2005 Kia Visto vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2008 Seat Exeo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Visto would be higher. At 1,781 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Exeo weights approximately 600 kg more than 2005 Kia Visto. 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, 2008 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Visto | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Visto | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 73 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 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2642 mm |
