Car comparison

Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIvsVolvo S90 2.0 T5

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

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Kia Optima IV · Facelift 2018

2.0 T-GDI

238 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Volvo S90

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo S90 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    821 km
    510 mi
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    353 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,680 kg
    3,704 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIVolvoS902.0 T5
Power
238hp177kW
250hp186kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,963mm195in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance-
152mm6in
Trunk volume
510L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions-
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIVolvo S90 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS902.0 T55,500 rpm-6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIVolvoS902.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
VolvoS902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW

Volvo S90 2.0 T5 has 12 hp more than Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI and Volvo S90 2.0 T5: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
VolvoS902.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
VolvoS902.0 T5
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoS902.0 T5
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI7.4 s
VolvoS902.0 T56.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 T5 and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 T5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S90 2.0 T5 and Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI: 2.6 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
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolvoS902.0 T5
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
753 km
468 mi
VolvoS902.0 T5
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
238 hp
177 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoS902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
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
VolvoS902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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

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
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
VolvoS902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volvo S90 2.0 T5 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
KiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoS902.0 T5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 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
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
VolvoS902.0 T5
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOptima IVFacelift 20182.0 T-GDIVolvoS902.0 T5
Power
238 hp
177 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
753 km
468 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
-
156 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
VehicleKia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDIVolvo S90 2.0 T5
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Optima IV Facelift 2018 2.0 T-GDI

  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo S90 2.0 T5

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 68 km (42 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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