The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

€ 40,900
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 25,900
 SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 40,900
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 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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
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 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.67 %
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

General

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
596 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data