The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

€ 25,900
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 40,500
 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI 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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
69.8
77.6
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
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
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
104
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
110.4
191.1
183.5 in
Length
191.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16 %
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)

General

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
147 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
596 mi
Range
2136 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
30.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data