The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 22,900
€ 52,800
€ 22,900
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 1.8 TSI is 1.5 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.16 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
596 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
