DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Volvo V50 vs 2012 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
2012Model year2012
EstateBody typeSedan
5Seats5
5Doors4

Performance

Volvo V50SpecificationKia Optima
7,3 s0–100 km/h—
0 km/hTop speed0 km/h
2521 ccEngine displacement2359 cc
230 HPPower194 HP
320 NmTorque245 Nm
5Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

Volvo V50SpecificationKia 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 V50SpecificationKia Optima
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears6
—Tyre size215/55 R17
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Volvo V50SpecificationKia Optima
4522 mmLength4845 mm
1845 mmWidth1830 mm
1457 mmHeight1455 mm
1504 KgWeight1462 Kg
2640 mmWheelbase2795 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Volvo V50 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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