2010 Seat Exeo vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Seat Exeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Seat Exeo would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Seat Exeo. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Exeo.
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, 2012 Seat Exeo (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Seat Exeo | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Exeo | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1772 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2642 mm | 2642 mm |
