The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 (16 - 19) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 26,000

€ 27,700

€ 26,000
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 2.0 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 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
57.9
73.2
83.5
57.2
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
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 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.96 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
141 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.22 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
47 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
870 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
870 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
102.8 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
102.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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