The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)
€ 40,900

€ 30,100

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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 2.0 TFSI
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.56 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
JF
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
197 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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