The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 33,400

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i
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
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318i
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
596 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data