The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 30,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 Hybrid.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 Hybrid
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.04 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Hybrid
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
596 mi
Range
748 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
