The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 20,000
€ 25,000
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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.6
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.43 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.6
TF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.23 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
580 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
580 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 2.0
132.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
