The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 20,000
€ 45,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 330i.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 330i
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 330i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.81 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 330i
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 330i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
268 hp
BMW 330i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 330i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.7 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
13.7 lb/hp
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 330i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
580 mi
Range
472 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
472 mi
BMW 330i
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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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