The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 24,300
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo 1.8T
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Exeo 1.8T is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
69.8
77.6
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
104
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
183.5 in
Length
190.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3R
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
135 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
725 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data