The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 26,000
€ 27,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.44 %
General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3R
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
118 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
28.12 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
853 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
888 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
