The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 26,900
€ 27,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI 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.
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
57.2
69.8
77.8
57.9
73.2
83.5
69.8 in
Width
73.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.2 in
Height
57.9 in
104
183.7
110.4
191.1
183.7 in
Length
191.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
3R
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
118 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
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29.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
29.24 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
763 mi
Range
572 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
763 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft
