2000 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2009 Seat Exeo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Focus (129 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Exeo weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Focus (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2642 mm |
