The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 41,200
€ 26,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.57 %
General
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
E90
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
477 mi
Range
596 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
