The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi DCT (18 - 19)
€ 30,400
€ 33,000
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 1.6 CRDi.
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
57.2
69.8
77.6
57.9
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
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 1.6 CRDi
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.75 %
General
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
3R
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
168 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.9 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
20.86 lb/hp
26.9 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
946 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
805 mi
946 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
111 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
94.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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















