The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 22,900
€ 32,000
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
69.8
77.6
58.1
72.1
82
69.8 in
Width
72.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
104
183.5
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.74 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3R
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
596 mi
Range
894 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
