The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 26,800

€ 29,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 318d DPF.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
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 318d DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318d DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
596 mi
Range
677 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d DPF
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