The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,000
€ 40,000
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.5
71.9
81.4
69.8 in
Width
71.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
104
183.5
112.2
185.4
183.5 in
Length
185.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d
3R
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 318d
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
596 mi
Range
592 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
592 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
