Seat Exeo 2009 vs Seat Exeo 2012
| 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 | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo 2009 engine produces 18 HP less power than Seat Exeo 2012, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Seat Exeo 2012. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Seat Exeo 2009 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Exeo 2009 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Audi A3 | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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 2009 and Seat Exeo 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | no data | |
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