The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)

€ 27,700
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
€ 41,900
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

ⓘ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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
69.8
77.6
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 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 (11 - 13)
104
183.7
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.32 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3R
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
158 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
21.7 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
168 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
588 mi
Range
2441 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
26.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft