Car comparison

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type SvsSeat Exeo 2.0 TDI

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

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Honda Accord VIII

2.2 i-DTEC Type S

180 hp2199 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2011
VS

Seat Exeo

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    464 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,207 km
    750 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type SSeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight-
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
33.5s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,161km721mi
Calculated
1,207km750mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,199cc134cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,661mm184in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,642mm104in
Front track-
1,522mm60in
Rear track-
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
464L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type SSeat Exeo 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm
SeatExeo2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type SSeatExeo2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.5 s
32.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
180 hp
134 kW
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S has 10 hp more than Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI and Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S8.7 s
SeatExeo2.0 TDI8.4 s

Although Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S has more power, Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI and Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
1,161 km
721 mi
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
1,207 km
750 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
180 hp
134 kW
8.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.4 s
229 km/h
142 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
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
SeatExeo2.0 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

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
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S 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
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.7 s
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.4 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
HondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type S
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaAccord VIII2.2 i-DTEC Type SSeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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
Range score
1,161 km
721 mi
1,207 km
750 mi
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type SSeat Exeo 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Accord VIII 2.2 i-DTEC Type S

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 46 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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