The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (10 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 28,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 TFSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
TF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 4600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
208 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.91 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
46 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
596 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
853 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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