The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 11)
€ 41,900

€ 28,600

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.57 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
141 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2441 mi
Range
750 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
750 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
119.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
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