The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 27,700
€ 25,100
€ 27,700
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
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
141 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 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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24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
24.16 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
588 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
750 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 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
