SEAT Exeo I

SEAT Exeo I
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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

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,660–4,670 mm RDW4,661–4,666 mm
Width1,770 mm RDW1,772 mm
Height1,430–1,450 mm RDW1,430–1,454 mm
Wheelbase2,640 mm RDW2,642 mm
Front track1,516–1,522 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,517–1,523 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,345–1,490 kg RDW1,310–1,455 kg
Mass in running order1,445–1,590 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,930–2,075 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,200–1,600 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer720–750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Boot space–460 L
Performance
Top speed186–241 km/h RDW186–239 km/h
Torque220–350 Nm ASTRA148–350 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 testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years77.0% (76.1–77.9)77.9%8,516
13 years and older72.8% (71.7–74.0)69.2%5,714

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres34.8%31.2%
Brakes34.6%31.0%
Suspension33.8%33.0%
Lights and electrics17.8%22.1%
Steering11.3%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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20142.0 L105 kW (143 PS)Diesel133–143 g/km42,125
2011–20142.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel129–138 g/km6,828
2011–20142.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel142–147 g/km2,912
20132.0 L–Other fuel133 g/km4,158
2011–20131.8 L118 kW (160 PS)Petrol170–171 g/km3,314
2011–20131.8 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol171–172 g/km1,366
2011–20132.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol179–180 g/km410
20131.8 L–Other fuel160 g/km58
2011–20132.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol160–161 g/km998
20132.0 L–Other fuel169 g/km16
2010–20131.8 L–Petrol184–187 g/km2,436
2010–2012––Petrol179–184 g/km100
2011–20121.8 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol186 g/km224
2011–2012––Diesel139–140 g/km22
20111.6 L75 kW (102 PS)Petrol176 g/km130
20102.0 L–Diesel144 g/km39,664
20102.0 L–Petrol176 g/km1,514
20101.8 L–Petrol171 g/km1,408
20101.6 L–Petrol175 g/km1,322
2010––Other fuel156 g/km10

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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–20142.0 CR TDI 120PS2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)DieselManual4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC129–132 g/km
2013–20142.0 CR TDI 143PS2.0 L105 kW (143 PS)DieselManual4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC129–132 g/km
2013–20142.0 CR TDI 143PS Multitronic2.0 L105 kW (143 PS)DieselAutomatic5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2013–20142.0 CR TDI 170PS2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)DieselManual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2013–20142.0 TSI 211PS2.0 L155 kW (211 PS)PetrolManual6.9–7.0 L/100 km NEDC159–162 g/km
20122.0 CR TDI 120PS2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC129–132 g/km
20122.0 CR TDI 143PS2.0 L105 kW (143 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8–5.0 L/100 km NEDC129–132 g/km
20122.0 TDI CR 143PS Multitronic2.0 L105 kW (143 PS)DieselContinuously variable (CVT)5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
20122.0 CR TDI 170PS2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
20122.0 TSI 211PS2.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.9–7.0 L/100 km NEDC159–162 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI 120ps2.0 L88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.3–5.5 L/100 km NEDC139–143 g/km
20102.0 TDI 143ps2.0 L105 kW (143 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
20102.0 CR TDI 143ps2.0 L105 kW (143 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC143 g/km
2009–20102.0 TDI 170PS · 2.0 TDI 170ps · 2.0 CR TDI 170ps2.0 L125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2009–20102.0 TFSI 200PS · 2.0 TFSI 200ps2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20102.0 TSI 200ps Multitronic Sport2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
20102.0 TSI 200ps Sport2.0 L147 kW (200 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
20092.0 TDI 143PS2.0 L105 kW (143 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC143 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2013EXEO 1.8 TSI (120ch)–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2012–2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (120ch)–88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2012–2013EXEO ST 1.8 TSI (120ch)–88 kW (120 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2012–2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (120ch)–88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (120ch) Ecomotive–88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (120ch) Ecomotive–88 kW (120 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2012–2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch) Multitronic–105 kW (143 PS)DieselContinuously variable (CVT)5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2012–2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch)–105 kW (143 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2012–2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI (143ch) Multitronic–105 kW (143 PS)DieselContinuously variable (CVT)5.5 L/100 km NEDC146 g/km
2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch) Ecomotive–105 kW (143 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch) Ecomotive–105 kW (143 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2012–2013EXEO 1.8 TSI (160ch)–118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2012–2013EXEO ST 1.8 TSI (160ch)–118 kW (160 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2012–2013EXEO 2.0 TDI FAP (170ch)–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2012–2013EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (170ch)–125 kW (170 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2012EXEO ST 2.0 TDI FAP (143ch)–105 kW (143 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2012EXEO 2.0 TSI (200ch) Multitronic–147 kW (200 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012EXEO ST 2.0 TSI (200ch) Multitronic–147 kW (200 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012EXEO 2.0 TSI (211ch)–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2012EXEO ST 2.0 TSI (211ch)–155 kW (211 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC162 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.