The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 28,700

€ 25,000

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.4 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
1430
1772
1972
1455
1830
2030
1772 mm
Width
1830 mm
1972 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2030 mm
1430 mm
Height
1455 mm
2642
4661
2795
4845
4661 mm
Length
4845 mm
2642 mm
Wheelbase
2795 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.09 %

General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3R
Generation
TF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
163 bhp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
163 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
350 NM
196 NM
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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9.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.19 kg/bhp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
9.11 kg/bhp
9.19 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
763 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
763 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
505 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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