The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 24,300
€ 53,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 1.8T is 1.5 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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 1.8T
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.74 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3R
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
551 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















