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Seat Exeo · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIvsVolvo S40 II · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

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Seat Exeo · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2012
VS

Volvo S40 II · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSIVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
211hp157kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
65.5s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
63.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,014km630mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,661mm184in
4,476mm176in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
404L
Max trunk volume
833L
883L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
211g/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 TSIVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI4,600-6,000 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSIVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
25.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has 19 hp more than Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
1,485 kg
3,274 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 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.1 s
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T57.2 s

Although Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 has more power, Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 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 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: 2.1 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 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,014 km
630 mi
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
244 km/h
152 mph
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI 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 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
7.2 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 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
VolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSIVolvoS40 IIFacelift 20072.5 T5
Power
211 hp
157 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,476 mm
176.2 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,014 km
630 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
211 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleSeat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIVolvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 326 km (202 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 52 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo S40 II Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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