Seat Exeo 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Exeo engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1340 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Exeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2009 2.0 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`075 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`515 kg | 1`420 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 610 kg | |
| 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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