The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

€ 41,800
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 26,900
 SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI 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 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
69.8
77.8
73.2 in
Width
69.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (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 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.86 %
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)

General

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
15.31 lb/hp
29.24 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
531 mi
Range
763 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
763 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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