Seat Exeo 2009 vs Mazda 6 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 18 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Exeo could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
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: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Audi A3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Exeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Exeo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 6 2008 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Exeo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1751 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Seat Exeo has 63 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Exeo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 2800 | |
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