The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 20,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 BMW 318i is 5.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.6.
BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 1.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
69.8
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
104
183.5
178.4 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 1.6
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.45 %
General
BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 1.6
E90
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Performance
BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
593 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
580 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















