The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 25,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 2.0
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 2.0
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.49 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 2.0
3R
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
588 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
