2012 Seat Ibiza vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 4 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 256 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Seat Ibiza | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2642 mm |
