The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 24,300
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo 1.8T
€ 32,100
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 24,300
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 1.8T 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 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
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 1.8T (09 - 10)
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 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.11 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
989 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
989 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data