DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Kia Optima vs 2012 Volvo V50 Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

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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 V50
KiaMakeVolvo
OptimaModelV50
2012Model year2012
SedanBody typeEstate
5Seats5
4Doors5

Performance

Kia OptimaSpecificationVolvo V50
—0–100 km/h7,3 s
0 km/hTop speed0 km/h
2359 ccEngine displacement2521 cc
194 HPPower230 HP
245 NmTorque320 Nm
4Cylinders5

Fuel & Consumption

Kia OptimaSpecificationVolvo V50
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 V50
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears5
215/55 R17Tyre size—
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Kia OptimaSpecificationVolvo V50
4845 mmLength4522 mm
1830 mmWidth1845 mm
1455 mmHeight1457 mm
1462 KgWeight1504 Kg
2795 mmWheelbase2640 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Kia Optima and 2012 Volvo V50 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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