The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 24,300

€ 35,800

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 SEAT Exeo 1.8T is 3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 250
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.1
70.9
70.9
69.8 in
Width
70.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
104
183.5
107.5
180.5
183.5 in
Length
180.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 250
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.11 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 250
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
551 mi
Range
481 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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