Seat Exeo 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Exeo engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Seat Exeo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Exeo could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Seat Exeo is 13 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Exeo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 422 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1354 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Seat Exeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 141 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`040 kg | 1`890 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`272 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 618 kg | |
| Seat Exeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Exeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3600 | |
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