The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive (12 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 27,200

€ 26,800

€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 5.6 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
183.5 in
Length
178 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
Mid-Grade 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 N46
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
141 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
23.53 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
967 mi
Range
536 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
967 mi
536 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 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)
No data