Car comparison

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSIvsAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Exeo

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2011
VS

Alfa Romeo 159

2.4 JTDM 20V

210 hp2387 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeo2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
200hp149kW
210hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,387cc146cu in
Length
4,661mm184in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
179g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20VPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeo2.0 TSI5,700 rpm3,500 rpm5,950 rpm
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatExeo2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has 10 hp more than Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
241 km/h
150 mph
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI7.3 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V8.1 s

Although Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V has more power, Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI and Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V and Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
909 km
565 mi
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
1,029 km
640 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
241 km/h
150 mph
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
210 hp
157 kW
8.1 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeo2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo1592.4 JTDM 20V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Exeo 2.0 TSIAlfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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