Technical specifications
| Clear list | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) | Kia Optima (2011-2013) |
| Totals | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 2.0 × | Kia Optima (2011-2013) 2.0 × |
| Mark | Volvo | Kia |
| Model | S40 (2004-2007) 2.0 | Optima (2011-2013) 2.0 |
| Year | 2004-2007 | 2011-2013 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1415 | - |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1880 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 210 | 210 (202) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 9.5 | 9.8 (10.9) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 405 | - |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 2.0 × | Kia Optima (2011-2013) 2.0 × |
| Length | 4470 | 4845 |
| Width | 1770 | 1830 |
| Height | 1450 | 1455 |
| Wheelbase | 2640 | 2795 |
| Front/rear Track | 1535/1530 | 1591/1591 |
| Ground clearance | 135 | 145 |
| Engine specifications | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 2.0 × | Kia Optima (2011-2013) 2.0 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1999 | 1998 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 | - |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 87.5x83.1 | - |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 145/6000 | 150/6200 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 185/4500 | 198/4600 |
| Transmission specifications | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 2.0 × | Kia Optima (2011-2013) 2.0 × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 2.0 × | Kia Optima (2011-2013) 2.0 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15, 205/55/16, 215/55/16 | 205/65 R16, 215/55 R17, 225/45 R18 |
| Disk | 5x108 ET52 d63.3
| 5x114.3 ET45 d67.1
|
| Brakes specifications | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 2.0 × | Kia Optima (2011-2013) 2.0 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) 2.0 × | Kia Optima (2011-2013) 2.0 × |
| City | 11.3 | 11.2 (10.5) |
| Highway | 6.5 | 6.0 (5.9) |
| Combined | 8.1 | 7.9 (7.6) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 62 | 70 |
| Clear list | Volvo S40 (2004-2007) | Kia Optima (2011-2013) |
