The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
€ 39,000

€ 24,300

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 325i is 5.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8T.
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.68 %

General
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
E90
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Performance
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
152 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.56 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
483 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 325i
483 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 325i
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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