2012 • Kia
Optima
Kia Optima 2.4 GDI (194 Hp) 2012Overall Score68.5/100
2012 Kia Optima vs 2012 Volvo S40 Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2012 • Volvo
S40
Volvo S40 2.5i T5 (230 Hp) 2012Overall Score67.75/100
WINNER
Kia Optima
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
68.5–67.75
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Kia OptimaSpecificationVolvo S40
KiaMakeVolvo
OptimaModelS40
2012Model year2012
SedanBody typeSedan
5Seats5
4Doors4
Performance
Kia OptimaSpecificationVolvo S40
—0–100 km/h7,2 s
0 km/hTop speed0 km/h
2359 ccEngine displacement2521 cc
194 HPPower230 HP
245 NmTorque320 Nm
4Cylinders5
Fuel & Consumption
Kia OptimaSpecificationVolvo S40
PetrolFuel typePetrol
70 ltFuel tank62 lt
—Urban consumption13,5 lt
—Extra-urban consumption6,5 lt
8,7 ltAverage consumption9,0 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Kia OptimaSpecificationVolvo S40
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears5
215/55 R17Tyre size—
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Kia OptimaSpecificationVolvo S40
4845 mmLength4476 mm
1830 mmWidth1770 mm
1455 mmHeight1454 mm
1462 KgWeight1478 Kg
2795 mmWheelbase2640 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2012 Kia Optima and 2012 Volvo S40 approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Kia Optima leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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