The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10)

€ 41,900
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 25,700
 SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 1.8T.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10)
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10)
104
183.7
191.1 in
Length
183.7 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.42 %
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
JF
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T

▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2441 mi
Range
537 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
537 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
153.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft