The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 22,900
€ 25,100
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 19.4 cm shorter, 8.8 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1430
1772
1972
1465
1860
2120
1772 mm
Width
1860 mm
1972 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1430 mm
Height
1465 mm
2642
4661
2805
4855
4661 mm
Length
4855 mm
2642 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.94 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
3R
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
118 bhp
at 3650 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 bhp
161 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
230 NM
196 NM
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
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
▶ REPLAY
12.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 kg/bhp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
12.58 kg/bhp
9.5 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
596 mi
Range
588 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
588 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
