The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)

€ 31,100
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 318i
€ 30,100
 SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)
104
183.5
178.4 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.24 %
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)

General

BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
E90
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
197 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.91 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 318i
36 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
593 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 318i
593 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 318i
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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