The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 43,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo 1.8T is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.3
69.8
77.6
57.9
71.7
81.2
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 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 1.8T
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.36 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3R
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
VW Passat 3.6 V6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
551 mi
Range
454 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
