SEAT Exeo (3R) or Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6)?

2008–2013 vs 2011–2018 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: Exeo (3R) 4,666 mm, Jetta VI (A6) 4,644 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Exeo (3R) 460 l, Jetta VI (A6) 510 l.
Lowest consumption: Exeo (3R) 5.1 l/100 km, Jetta VI (A6) 4.1 l/100 km.
Power: Exeo (3R) 75–155 kW, Jetta VI (A6) 77–125 kW.
Standard equipment: Exeo (3R) 29 items (Reference), Jetta VI (A6) 29 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

SEAT Exeo (3R)2008–2013 · 13 engines · Reference, Style, Sport, SSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6)2011–2018 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	SEAT Exeo (3R)2008–2013no listings	Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6)2011–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,661 mm–4,666 mm	Length4,644 mm
Width	Width1,772 mm	Width1,778 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,453 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm–2,642 mm	Wheelbase2,651 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume442 l–460 l	Trunk volume440 l–510 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,440 kg–1,595 kg	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,490 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2013	Production years2011–2018
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines10
Power	Power75–155 kW (102–211 hp)	Power77–125 kW (105–170 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI CR	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.4 TSI Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · 2.0 TSI	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.4 TSI 160
Top speed	Top speed244 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsReference · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Reference	Items in the base trim29 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Style	Items in the top trim38 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Exeo (3R) or Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6)?

Length: SEAT Exeo (3R) 4,666 mm, Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) 4,644 mm (a 22 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,642 vs 2,651 mm. Boot: 460 vs 510 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Exeo (3R) or Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6)?

The most frugal SEAT Exeo (3R) uses 5.1 l/100 km (2.0 TDI CR); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) 4.1 l/100 km (1.4 TSI Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Exeo (3R) or Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6)?

The strongest SEAT Exeo (3R) makes 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta VI (A6) 125 kW (170 hp) (1.4 TSI Hybrid).

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