The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 35,800

€ 26,800

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 250 is 3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
Lexus IS 250
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
56.1
70.9
70.9
56.3
69.8
77.6
70.9 in
Width
69.8 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
107.5
180.5
104
183.5
180.5 in
Length
183.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.87 %

General
Lexus IS 250
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
XE2
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
481 mi
Range
596 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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