The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)
€ 31,100
€ 30,100
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.21 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
197 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
725 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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
