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 7.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.6.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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 1.6
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.39 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
TF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
