Car comparison

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDIvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 T5

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

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Kia Optima IV

GT 2.0 T-GDI

245 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 T5

245 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,589 kg
    3,503 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,144 km
    711 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    353 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,589kg3,503lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,070kg4,564lb
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
72.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
24.4s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km530mi
Calculated
1,144km711mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,855mm191in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L
CO2 emissions
191g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T55,500 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.4 s
21.3 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
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
245 hp
183 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
1,589 kg
3,503 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI7.4 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T56.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5 and Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI: 1.1 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5 and Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI: 2.3 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
854 km
530 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
1,144 km
711 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
245 hp
183 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Power
245 hp
183 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
1,465 mm
57.7 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 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 IVGT 2.0 T-GDI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOptima IVGT 2.0 T-GDIVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.3 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
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
854 km
530 mi
1,144 km
711 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 GT 2.0 T-GDIVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Optima IV GT 2.0 T-GDI

  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5

  • Is 91 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 290 km (180 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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