The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 20,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
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 1.6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.97 %
General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
JF
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Straight-four 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
161 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
145 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
21.5 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
572 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
144 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
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
