The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 26,800

€ 37,700

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 ST 1.8 TSI is 1.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
57.2
69.8
77.6
56.5
71.3
80
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.2 in
Height
56.5 in
104
183.7
110.6
182
183.7 in
Length
182 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
3R
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.57 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
21.7 lb/hp
25.57 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
588 mi
Range
723 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
723 mi
BMW 318d 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft