The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 31,100

€ 20,000

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 18.4 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.5 cm taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.6.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
1455
1830
2030
1430
1772
1972
1830 mm
Width
1772 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1972 mm
1455 mm
Height
1430 mm
2795
4845
2642
4661
4845 mm
Length
4661 mm
2795 mm
Wheelbase
2642 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
1581 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
196 kg
12.4 %

General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
TF
Generation
3R
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1685 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 bhp
101 bhp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
325 NM
148 NM
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.6
▶ REPLAY
11.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
11.8 kg/bhp
13.71 kg/bhp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
47 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
725 mi
Range
580 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
580 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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