The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

€ 22,900
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 27,000
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 18.4 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1430
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
1772
1972
1455
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
1830
2030
1772 mm
Width
1830 mm
1972 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1430 mm
Height
1455 mm
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
2642
4661
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
2795
4845
4661 mm
Length
4845 mm
2642 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.71 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)

General

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3R
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1685 CC
118 bhp
at 3650 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 bhp
134 bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 NM
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
230 NM
325 NM
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

143 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
12.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
12.58 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
596 mi
Range
853 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data