Lexus IS 2009 vs Seat Exeo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 106 HP more power than Seat Exeo, whereas torque is 104 NM more than Seat Exeo. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Seat Exeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| Seat Exeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | |
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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 (kg): | no data | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4600 | |
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