The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)

€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 24,300
 SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo 1.8T
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.8T.
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (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 Automatic (13 - 13)
110
190.7
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (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 1.8T
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.37 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
TF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8T

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
551 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Environmental Impact
144 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).
149.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data