The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 40,900
€ 20,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.6.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.6
57.5
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
57.5 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 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.6
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.31 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
580 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
580 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
