The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 32,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.7
73.2
83.5
69.8 in
Width
73.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104
183.5
110.4
191.1
183.5 in
Length
191.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.71 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3R
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
989 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
