The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 31,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.21 %
General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3R
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.01 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
26.01 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
725 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
123.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
