The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 28,800

€ 26,900

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.2
69.8
77.8
73.2 in
Width
69.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
110.4
191.1
104
183.7
191.1 in
Length
183.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.39 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
JF
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
26.65 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
52 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
763 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
967 mi
763 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft