The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 26,800

€ 31,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 318i Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i 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 318i Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i Touring
3R
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318i Touring
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
21.7 lb/hp
24 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
588 mi
Range
602 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
602 mi
BMW 318i 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 318i 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