The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 30,000

€ 20,000

€ 30,000
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 Hybrid is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.6.
KIA Optima Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.6
57.3
72
79.9
56.3
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
110
190.7
104
183.5
190.7 in
Length
183.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.6
3664 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.68 %

General
KIA Optima Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.6
TF
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 Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
187 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Hybrid
284 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Performance
KIA Optima Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
19.59 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
44 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
748 mi
Range
580 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
748 mi
580 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 Hybrid
102.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Hybrid
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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