The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 318d (10 - 11)
€ 20,000
€ 31,900
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 SEAT Exeo 1.6 is 5.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 318d
56.3
69.8
77.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104
183.5
108.7
178.4
183.5 in
Length
178.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 318d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.03 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 318d
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 318d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
580 mi
Range
843 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
843 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















