Seat Exeo 2012 vs Seat Exeo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 120 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Seat Exeo 2012 engine produces 18 HP more power than Seat Exeo 2009, whereas torque is 82 NM more than Seat Exeo 2009. Thanks to more power Seat Exeo 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.5 | |
| Seat Exeo 2012 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo 2009, which means that by driving the Seat Exeo 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 460'000 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 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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. Seat Exeo 2009 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo 2012 and Seat Exeo 2009 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4600 | |
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