The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)

€ 28,300
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
€ 27,700
 SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 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 1.8 TSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
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 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
104
183.7
191.1 in
Length
183.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4 %
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
JF
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
139 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
25.69 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
53 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
588 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
989 mi
588 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
90.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft