The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

€ 26,800
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
€ 30,300
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
69.8
77.6
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
73.2
83.5
69.8 in
Width
73.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
104
183.7
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
110.4
191.1
183.7 in
Length
191.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
3R
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
158 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

Performance

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.94 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
21.7 lb/hp
25.94 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
946 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft