The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 28,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 TDI.
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.2 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
TF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
141 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.16 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
24.16 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
791 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
791 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
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
