The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 22,900
€ 41,000
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI is 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi Touring
57.2
69.8
77.6
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.2 in
Height
55.8 in
104
183.7
108.7
178
183.7 in
Length
178 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.95 %
General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi Touring
3R
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi Touring
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
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28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
28.86 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
588 mi
Range
490 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 325xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
