The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (08 - 11)
€ 26,400
€ 29,000
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Ecomotive is 5.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
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
178.4
183.5 in
Length
178.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
118 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
214 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
28.12 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
967 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
967 mi
621 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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