Seat Exeo 2009 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 106 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 104 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Seat Exeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Seat Exeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Seat Exeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Audi A3 | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo is 8 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 378 litres | |
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Seat Exeo has more luggage capacity. Seat Exeo has 82 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 1 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): | 1`870 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7000 | |
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