Lexus IS 2009 vs Seat Exeo 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 88 HP more power than Seat Exeo, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Seat Exeo. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Seat Exeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| Seat Exeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Exeo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 8 cm shorter than the Seat Exeo, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 833 litres | |
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Seat Exeo has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 82 litres less trunk space than the Seat Exeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Seat Exeo, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`980 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4400 | |
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