The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

€ 40,500
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 25,900
 SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
73.2
83.5
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
104
183.5
191.1 in
Length
183.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2136 mi
Range
596 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data