2012 Seat Exeo vs. 2013 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2013 Nissan Cube is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Seat Exeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Seat Exeo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Cube. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Cube. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 128 kg more than 2013 Nissan Cube. 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, 2012 Seat Exeo (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Seat Exeo | 2013 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Seat | Nissan |
| Model | Exeo | Cube |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1772 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2642 mm | 2530 mm |
