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SEAT Exeo B7 (3R) Sedan (2008-2013)

29% Neofiliac65% External
Keywords: cvtdohcfwdmanual-transmissionmid-sizemulti-linkseatsedanturbocharged

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Product Overview

SEAT Exeo (chassis code B7, Typ 3R) is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 2008 to 2013. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.0 liters.
Essentially, the Exeo was a bargain Audi A4, essentially copying the latter's homework ad verbatim. Still, at the point of the launch of the SEAT Exeo, the B7 A4 was already being replaced by the newer B8 A4. Moreover, Audi's trademark quattro system, or any AWD system, was not given to the Exeo.
The one advantage to this is that the Exeo kept Audi's multi-link suspensions. With the small, underpowered, and unreliable engines and CVT gearbox, however, that good handling is hardly needed.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 29% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rather good design (copied from Audi)
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • No AWD, no V6
  • CVT as auto gearbox

What external reviewers found***

External score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good ride quality
  • Frugal, well-built cabin
  • New Servotronic power steering
  • Lots of standard equipment
Cons
  • Not as comfortable as the old A4
  • Cheap to drive
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Specifications

1.6 SRE1.8 SRE T1.8 TSI 160PS2.0 TDI 143PS2.0 TDI 170PS2.0 TDI 120PS2.0 TSI 200PS2.0 TSI 211PS

Capacity

Cargo Capacity460 L / 16.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity3.6 L / 3.8 qt4.4 L / 4.6 qt4.6 L / 4.9 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.5 L / 4.8 qt4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload560 kg / 1235 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs485 kg / 1069 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs485 kg / 1069 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs485 kg / 1069 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic SteeringElectric SteeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic SteeringElectric SteeringHydraulic SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link, trapezoidal lever
Tire Size205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18205/55 R16205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18205/55 R16205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18225/45 R17
Turning Circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan
PlatformVolkswagen B7

Dimensions

Size | Height1430 mm / 56.3 in
Size | Length4661 mm / 183.5 in
Size | Width1772 mm / 69.8 in
Track Width | Front1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear1523.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs1400.0 kg / 3086.5 lbs1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1505.0 kg / 3318.0 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1505.0 kg / 3318.0 lbs
Wheel Size7J x 16 ET45, 7.5J x 17 ET42, 8J x 18 ET427J x 16 ET45, 7.5J x 17 ET 42, 8J x 18 ET427J x 167J x 16 ET45, 7.5J x 17 ET42, 8J x 18 ET427J x 16 ET45, 7.5J x 17 ET42, 8J x 18 ET427J x 167J x 16 ET45, 7.5J x 17 ET42, 8J x 18 ET427½J x 17
Wheelbase2642 mm / 104.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h12.6 sec9.3 sec8.6 sec9.2 sec8.4 sec10.5 sec7.3 sec7.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph12.0 sec8.8 sec8.2 sec8.7 sec8.0 sec10.0 sec6.9 sec6.7 sec
Fuel Economy7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway)5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (combined) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (highway)6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph217.0 km/h / 134.8 mph225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph229.0 km/h / 142.3 mph204.0 km/h / 126.8 mph241.0 km/h / 149.8 mph244.0 km/h / 151.6 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
EngineALZCFMACDHBCAGA, CJCACAHA, CGLBCAGCBWECDND
Engine | Bore81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.5:19.5:19.6:116.5:116.5:116.5:110.3:19.6:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.3 cu-in / 1595.0 cc1.8 L / 108.7 cu-in / 1781.0 cc1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1798.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.0 L / 120.1 cu-in / 1968.0 cc2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Power102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 5600 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5700 rpm160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 4500-6200 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4000 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 4200 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 4000 rpm200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 5700 rpm211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 4600-6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in84.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in89.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in72.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in86.4 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in61.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in100.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in106.4 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke77.4 mm / 3.0 in86.4 mm / 3.4 in84.2 mm / 3.3 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm290 Nm / 213.9 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 rpm280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1500-4600 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManual

Production

Availability2009 ~ 20102009 ~ 20102010 ~ 20132008 ~ 20132009 ~ 20132009 ~ 20112009 ~ 20122010 ~ 2012
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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 59%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The Seat Exeo is in essence a rebadged old shape Audi A4, save for new front and rear end styling. Inside it uses the same dashboard, instruments, column stalks and other furniture from the A4 Cabriolet. Expect prices of between £17,000 and £20,000 come next April.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Good ride quality
  • New Servotronic power steering
Cons
  • Not as comfortable as the old A4

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 72%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
All the basics remain the same, while the styling is Luc Donckerwolke'd with new bumpers and lights front and rear. Inside you get the old A4 cabriolet interior, distinguishable from the old saloon by virtue of its triple centre air vents. Even in the mid-ranking SE trim that we sampled, the Exeo ST is crammed with standard equipment like dual-zone air-con.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Frugal, well-built cabin
  • Lots of standard equipment
Cons
  • Cheap to drive

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References

  1. ^ Seat Exeo (2009) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/seat/seat-exeo-2009-review/. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  2. ^ Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (2009) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/seat/seat-exeo-st-20-tdi-2009-review/. 2009-12-28. Retrieved 2022-02-26.

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