The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 20,000
€ 30,000
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima Hybrid
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.3
72
79.9
69.8 in
Width
72 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
104
183.5
110
190.7
183.5 in
Length
190.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima Hybrid
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.68 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima Hybrid
3R
Generation
TF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid 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
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima Hybrid
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 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 Hybrid
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
580 mi
Range
748 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
