The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 29,300
€ 40,900
€ 29,300
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 2.0 TFSI 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 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.5
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
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 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.56 %
General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
531 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
155.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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
