The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

€ 36,000
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
€ 29,600
 SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI 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 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
69.8
77.6
73.2 in
Width
69.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
104
183.7
191.1 in
Length
183.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.26 %
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
JF
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
168 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
763 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
763 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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