Seat Exeo 2012 vs Lexus IS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 45 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.0 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, 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 | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Exeo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo and Lexus IS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Seat Exeo has 20 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Seat Exeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 18 400 | |
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