DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2011 Volvo S40 vs 2011 Kia Optima Comparison

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

VS
WINNER

Kia Optima

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.

64.75–65.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
VolvoMakeKia
S40ModelOptima
2011Model year2011
SedanBody typeSedan
5Seats5
4Doors4

Performance

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
9,5 s0–100 km/h9,8 s
0 km/hTop speed210 km/h
1984 ccEngine displacement1998 cc
150 HPPower165 HP
350 NmTorque198 Nm
5Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
DieselFuel typePetrol
60 ltFuel tank70 lt
7,0 ltUrban consumption—
4,0 ltExtra-urban consumption—
5,1 ltAverage consumption7,9 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears6
—Tyre size205/65 R16
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
4476 mmLength4845 mm
1770 mmWidth1830 mm
1454 mmHeight1455 mm
1498 KgWeight1404 Kg
2640 mmWheelbase2795 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2011 Volvo S40 and 2011 Kia Optima 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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