The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 22,900
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
€ 32,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 1.7 CRDi.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
69.8
77.6
57.7
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
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 (11 - 13)
104
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
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 1.7 CRDi
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.49 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3R
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
596 mi
Range
989 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data