2012 Seat Exeo vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia would be higher. Both 2012 Seat Exeo and 2002 Skoda Octavia are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
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, 2002 Skoda Octavia (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Exeo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Exeo. 2002 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Exeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Seat Exeo | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Exeo | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1772 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2642 mm | 2520 mm |
