The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 26,000
€ 25,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.7
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
104
183.5
110.4
191.1
183.5 in
Length
191.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
3R
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
118 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
28.12 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
588 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
888 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
