2011 Kia Optima vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 Kia Optima and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Kia Optima (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Optima | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Optima | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
