The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (09 - 10)

€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 28,300
 SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
110
190.7
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (09 - 10)
104
183.5
190.7 in
Length
183.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (09 - 10)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
TF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
197 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data