The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 25,100
€ 22,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.3
69.8
77.6
73.2 in
Width
69.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
110.4
191.1
104
183.5
191.1 in
Length
183.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
JF
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
596 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
