2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Exeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Exeo would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2008 Seat Exeo. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Exeo.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Exeo. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Exeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Land Rover | Seat |
Model | LR3 | Exeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |