Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Seat Exeo 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 122 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 20 HP more power than Seat Exeo, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Seat Exeo. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1200 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: | 380'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | 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. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm shorter than the Seat Exeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 460 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 50 litres more trunk space than the Seat Exeo. The Seat Exeo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 metres less than that of the Seat Exeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in safety tests, but Seat Exeo is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Jetta scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4600 | |
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