The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive (12 - 13)

€ 29,100
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 27,200
 SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive (12 - 13) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 Ecomotive.
KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
72
79.9
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive (12 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI Ecomotive (12 - 13)
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 Ecomotive
3331 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.39 %
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive (12 - 13)

General

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.44 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
967 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
967 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
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