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Seat Exeo ST · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsSeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

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

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Seat Exeo ST · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Seat Leon X-Perience

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,486 kg
    3,276 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    587 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
170hp127kW
180hp134kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
65.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
36.7s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
422L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,354L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDISeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.7 s
31.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI has 10 hp more than Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI8.6 s
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI and Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI: 1.1 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
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,296 km
805 mi
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
221 km/h
137 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
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
422 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 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
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 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
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 s
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDISeatLeon X-Perience1.8 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
422 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,296 km
805 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
422 L
14.9 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDISeat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 450 km (280 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Seat Leon X-Perience 1.8 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 29 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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