2012 • Volvo
S40
Volvo S40 2.5i T5 (230 Hp) 2012Overall Score67.75/100
2012 Volvo S40 vs 2012 Kia Optima Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2012 • Kia
Optima
Kia Optima 2.4 GDI (194 Hp) 2012Overall Score68.5/100
WINNER
Kia Optima
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
67.75–68.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
VolvoMakeKia
S40ModelOptima
2012Model year2012
SedanBody typeSedan
5Seats5
4Doors4
Performance
Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
7,2 s0–100 km/h—
0 km/hTop speed0 km/h
2521 ccEngine displacement2359 cc
230 HPPower194 HP
320 NmTorque245 Nm
5Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
PetrolFuel typePetrol
62 ltFuel tank70 lt
13,5 ltUrban consumption—
6,5 ltExtra-urban consumption—
9,0 ltAverage consumption8,7 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears6
—Tyre size215/55 R17
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Volvo S40SpecificationKia Optima
4476 mmLength4845 mm
1770 mmWidth1830 mm
1454 mmHeight1455 mm
1478 KgWeight1462 Kg
2640 mmWheelbase2795 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2012 Volvo S40 and 2012 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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