For This turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine pulls strongly from low revs and zips up to the redline. Sport models get beefy styling and come with firmer suspension that improves body control and agility.

Against The petrol Exeo makes little sense as a company car, because it has comparatively high CO2 emissions. The combination of stiff suspension and 18-inch wheels makes the ride jittery.

Seat Exeo Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

A superb petrol engine that may appeal to private buyers, but it will always be a minority choice. If you've got one eye on economy and emissions, there are better buys.

What Car? readers say

4.5


Key facts

0–60mph
7.1 secs
Top speed
152 mph
Average mpg
40.9
Tank range
630 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Seat offers the Exeo with four engines, but it's hard to look past the strong, economical and attractively priced 141bhp diesel.

The 168bhp diesel is even gutsier and almost as easy on fuel, but starting prices are much higher – the 141bhp unit can be combined with a number of Exeo trims, whereas the 168bhp engine is available with the top two only. There's also a 118bhp diesel.

A smooth and punchy 2.0-litre petrol engine rounds off the range, but is available only with Sport trim, which brings stiffer suspension. We prefer the more forgiving set-up that other trims get, but some will like the Sport's superior body control.

Reader test team says:

Seat Exeo Saloon 2.0 TDI 143 SE 4dr

I have had the car for one year today, it has been faultless, great performance and economy. It is extreemly well equipt, and has everything you would…

Maurice Neal

5 out of 5 stars

Seat Exeo Saloon 2.0 TDI 170 SE Lux 4dr

9 months and 25,000 miles of ownership so far. Only problem has been a dribbling headlight washer when parked. The suspension seemed hard at first…

Steven Sheppard

4 out of 5 stars
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