Car comparison

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIvsSeat Exeo 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Jetta V

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedSedan2005-2008
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.

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Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,207 km
    750 mi
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSISeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
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
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
1,207km750mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,554mm179in
4,661mm184in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,642mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,512mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
527L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSISeat Exeo 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,500-4,750 rpm6,250 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
MetricVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSISeatExeo2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 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
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI8.1 s
SeatExeo2.0 TDI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI: 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: 1.5 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
753 km
468 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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

Seat Exeo 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.1 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
VehicleVolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSISeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
753 km
468 mi
1,207 km
750 mi
Trunk score
527 L
18.6 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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
VehicleVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSISeat Exeo 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 453 km (282 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • 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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