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Seat Exeo · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsChevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

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

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Seat Exeo · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    469 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,998kg4,405lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,661mm184in
4,603mm181in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,685mm106in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
469L
Max trunk volume
833L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
60L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD3,800 rpm1,750 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
36.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI has 7 hp more than Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD.

The biggest power difference is between Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD and Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD and Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,296 km
805 mi
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.4 s
229 km/h
142 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,296 km
805 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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