Seat Exeo 2011 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Exeo engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 73 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Exeo could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1030 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: | 370'000 km | 280'000 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: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Exeo is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 452 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| 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: | 1`980 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6800 | |
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