The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11)

€ 41,900
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 30,200
 SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 TFSI.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11)
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 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11)
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 TFSI
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.4 %
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
197 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2441 mi
Range
565 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
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