The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 27,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.6
71.7
81.2
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
104
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3R
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
596 mi
Range
1061 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
