The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 22,900
€ 25,000
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
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 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.88 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
596 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
