SEAT Exeo I

The SEAT Exeo I (2009–2014): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 58 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: 3R
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660–4,670 mm RDW | 4,661–4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm RDW | 1,772 mm |
| Height | 1,430–1,450 mm RDW | 1,430–1,454 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm RDW | 2,642 mm |
| Front track | 1,516–1,522 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,517–1,523 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,345–1,490 kg RDW | 1,310–1,455 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,445–1,590 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,930–2,075 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,200–1,600 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 720–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 460 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 186–241 km/h RDW | 186–239 km/h |
| Torque | 220–350 Nm ASTRA | 148–350 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 205/55R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 77.0% (76.1–77.9) | 77.9% | 8,516 |
| 13 years and older | 72.8% (71.7–74.0) | 69.2% | 5,714 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 34.8% | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Suspension | 33.8% | 33.0% |
| Lights and electrics | 17.8% | 22.1% |
| Steering | 11.3% | 5.7% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 8.4% | 9.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 58 versions of the SEAT Exeo I
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European Union 20 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 133–143 g/km | 42,125 |
| 2011–2014 | 2.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 129–138 g/km | 6,828 |
| 2011–2014 | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 142–147 g/km | 2,912 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 133 g/km | 4,158 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.8 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 170–171 g/km | 3,314 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.8 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 171–172 g/km | 1,366 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 179–180 g/km | 410 |
| 2013 | 1.8 L | – | Other fuel | 160 g/km | 58 |
| 2011–2013 | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 160–161 g/km | 998 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 169 g/km | 16 |
| 2010–2013 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 184–187 g/km | 2,436 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 179–184 g/km | 100 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.8 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 186 g/km | 224 |
| 2011–2012 | – | – | Diesel | 139–140 g/km | 22 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Petrol | 176 g/km | 130 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 144 g/km | 39,664 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 176 g/km | 1,514 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 171 g/km | 1,408 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 175 g/km | 1,322 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 156 g/km | 10 |
United Kingdom 18 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–20142.0 CR TDI 120PS | 2.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129–132 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 CR TDI 143PS | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129–132 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 CR TDI 143PS Multitronic | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 CR TDI 170PS | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 TSI 211PS | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.9–7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159–162 g/km |
| 20122.0 CR TDI 120PS | 2.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129–132 g/km |
| 20122.0 CR TDI 143PS | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 129–132 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI CR 143PS Multitronic | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 20122.0 CR TDI 170PS | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 20122.0 TSI 211PS | 2.0 L | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.9–7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159–162 g/km |
| 20102.0 CR TDI 120ps | 2.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3–5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 139–143 g/km |
| 20102.0 TDI 143ps | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 20102.0 CR TDI 143ps | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TDI 170PS · 2.0 TDI 170ps · 2.0 CR TDI 170ps | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 TFSI 200PS · 2.0 TFSI 200ps | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 20102.0 TSI 200ps Multitronic Sport | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 20102.0 TSI 200ps Sport | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 20092.0 TDI 143PS | 2.0 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
France 20 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013EXEO 1.8 TSI (120ch) | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (120ch) | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO ST 1.8 TSI (120ch) | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (120ch) | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (120ch) Ecomotive | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (120ch) Ecomotive | – | 88 kW (120 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch) Multitronic | – | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch) | – | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI (143ch) Multitronic | – | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch) Ecomotive | – | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch) Ecomotive | – | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO 1.8 TSI (160ch) | – | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO ST 1.8 TSI (160ch) | – | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (170ch) | – | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 2012–2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (170ch) | – | 125 kW (170 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 142 g/km |
| 2012EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch) | – | 105 kW (143 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2012EXEO 2.0 TSI (200ch) Multitronic | – | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2012EXEO ST 2.0 TSI (200ch) Multitronic | – | 147 kW (200 PS) | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2012EXEO 2.0 TSI (211ch) | – | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2012EXEO ST 2.0 TSI (211ch) | – | 155 kW (211 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





