The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 25,900

€ 40,900

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.5
73.2
83.5
69.8 in
Width
73.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 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 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.67 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
596 mi
Range
531 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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