The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 52,800

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Exeo 1.6 is 1.5 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.3
71.3
80
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104
183.5
110.6
182
183.5 in
Length
182 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
19.95 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3R
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
580 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data