The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 24,300

€ 37,800

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Exeo 1.8T is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 300h
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.3
71.3
79.8
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104
183.5
110.2
183.7
183.5 in
Length
183.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 300h
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.96 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 300h
3R
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 300h
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 300h
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
551 mi
Range
954 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data