The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

€ 24,300
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo 1.8T
€ 40,900
 KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
69.8
77.6
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (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
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
104
183.5
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (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 2.0 T-GDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.88 %
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3R
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 1.8T
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
531 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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).
155.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data