The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 316i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 31,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 316i
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 316i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i
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 316i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 316i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 316i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.35 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
24.35 lb/hp
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 316i
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
596 mi
Range
642 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
642 mi
BMW 316i
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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 316i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 316i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
