2006 Volkswagen Transporter vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Transporter would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 238 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
| Model | Transporter | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2642 mm |
