2012 Seat Ibiza vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Seat Exeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Seat Exeo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 2009 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, 2009 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Ibiza. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Ibiza | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.3 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 |
