2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2011 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2011 Seat Exeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Stratus (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Seat Exeo. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Exeo weights approximately 16 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
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, 2011 Seat Exeo (320 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm). This means 2011 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2011 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Stratus | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2642 mm |
