The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 30,100

€ 40,500

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.04 %

General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
146 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
147 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
22 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
2136 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data