The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,900

€ 42,000

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 5.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 330xi.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330xi
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
183.5 in
Length
178 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330xi
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.08 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330xi
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330xi
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi
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27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
23 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
596 mi
Range
388 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data