The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 26,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
57.3
72
79.9
56.3
69.8
77.6
72 in
Width
69.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110
190.7
104
183.5
190.7 in
Length
183.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.46 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
TF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.65 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
888 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
888 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
