The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)

€ 30,100
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 26,800
 SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
69.8
77.6
73.2 in
Width
69.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
104
183.5
191.1 in
Length
183.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.96 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
25.22 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
596 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1036 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data