Volvo S80 2013 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 5 HP less power than Kia Optima, but torque is 10 NM more than Kia Optima. Despite less power, Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.4 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S80 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volvo S80 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Volvo S80 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 11 800 | |
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