2000 Kia Shuma 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 Kia Shuma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Shuma would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Kia Shuma. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Shuma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Exeo weights approximately 300 kg more than 2000 Kia Shuma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Shuma. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Shuma | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Shuma | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2642 mm |
