2000 Subaru Impreza vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2008 Seat Exeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Seat Exeo. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Exeo weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Exeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Exeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Subaru | Seat |
| Model | Impreza | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2642 mm |
