The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 29,600
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
€ 41,800
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
69.8
77.6
57.5
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
73.2
83.5
69.8 in
Width
73.2 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.2 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
104
183.7
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
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 T-GDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.35 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)

General

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
168 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Performance

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
20.86 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
473 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
763 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
174.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft