The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)

€ 30,200
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
€ 41,900
 KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 30,200
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 2.0 TFSI 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 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11)
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 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11)
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 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3505 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.4 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3R
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
168 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
22 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
2441 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
53 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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