Car comparison

Volvo S90 2.0 D5vsKia Optima IV · Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo S90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2020
VS

Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018

2.0 T-GDI

238 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,091 km
    678 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS902.0 D5KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Power
235hp175kW
238hp177kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,953kg4,306lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight-
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,091km678mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,963mm195in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,805mm110in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,607mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
-
Trunk volume
500L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S90 2.0 D5Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS902.0 D54,000 rpm-5,000 rpm
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS902.0 D5KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI has 3 hp more than Volvo S90 2.0 D5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 D5 and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,953 kg
4,306 lb
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D57.0 s
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI7.4 s

Although Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI has more power, Volvo S90 2.0 D5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 D5 and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 D5 and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 3.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D5
1,091 km
678 mi
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoS902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Volvo S90 2.0 D5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoS902.0 D5
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.0 s
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoS902.0 D5
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS902.0 D5KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
238 hp
177 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,953 kg
4,306 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,091 km
678 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S90 2.0 D5Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S90 2.0 D5

  • Has 127 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 338 km (210 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 273 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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