Seat Exeo 2011 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.6 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Exeo could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo is 4 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Exeo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 422 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1354 litres | 1500 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Exeo has 73 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Seat Exeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Exeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 8800 | |
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