Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI Sport review - data

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI 143 Sport

Test date 29 April 2009  Price as tested £22,315

For  Solid construction, keen pricing and equipment, flexible, refined engine

Against Firm low-speed ride, unprogressive brake feel, dated cabin design

How much ?

  • Price as tested £22,315
  • Price as tested £19,225

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3.2 sec
  • 0-60mph no data
  • 0-100mph 26.5 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  17 / 82.4 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  31 / 104.1 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  no data
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  5.5 / 8.1 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  no data
  • Noise at 70mph  70 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  35.7 mpg
  • Test best/worst  51.9 / 23

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  54.3 / 39.8 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  136 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4661 mm
  • Width  1772 mm
  • Height  1430 mm
  • Wheelbase  2642 mm
  • Weight  1505 kg
  • Fuel tank  70.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls , 1968 cc
  • Max power 141 bhp at 4200 rpm
  • Max torque 236 ft at 2500 rpm
  • Specific output 72 bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 99 bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Longitudinal
  • Bore/stoke 81.0x95.5 mm
  • Compression ratio 16.5:1
  • Valve gear 4 per cyl4
  • Ignition and fuel Direct Injection common rail , Diesel

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.67 / 5.7
  • 2nd 2.05 / 10.2
  • 3rd 1.28 / 16.3
  • 4th 0.94 / 22.3
  • 5th 0.7 / 29.8
  • 6th 0.57 / 36.5
  • Final drive 3.55

Suspension

  • Front Multi-link
  • Rear Trapezoidal Multi-link

Steering

  • Type Hydraulic assisted steering rack
  • Lock to lock 2.60

Brakes

  • Front 288mm Vented Discs
  • Rear 245mm Discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 18in "Fenix" Alloy in
  • Size rear 18in "Fenix" Alloy in
  • Made of no data
  • Tyres front 225/40 R18
  • Tyres rear 225/40 R18

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