DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2008 Volvo V50 vs 2008 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.

67.75–68.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

Volvo V50SpecificationKia Optima
VolvoMakeKia
V50ModelOptima
2008Model year2008
EstateBody typeSedan
5Seats5
5Doors4

Performance

Volvo V50SpecificationKia Optima
7,3 s0–100 km/h—
0 km/hTop speed0 km/h
2521 ccEngine displacement2656 cc
230 HPPower188 HP
320 NmTorque247 Nm
5Cylinders6

Fuel & Consumption

Volvo V50SpecificationKia Optima
PetrolFuel typePetrol
62 ltFuel tank62 lt
13,5 ltUrban consumption10,7 lt
6,5 ltExtra-urban consumption—
9,0 ltAverage consumption9,4 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Volvo V50SpecificationKia Optima
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears5
—Tyre size205/60 R16
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Volvo V50SpecificationKia Optima
4522 mmLength4735 mm
1845 mmWidth1805 mm
1457 mmHeight1480 mm
1504 KgWeight1491 Kg
2640 mmWheelbase2720 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2008 Volvo V50 and 2008 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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