The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 216d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 33,900

€ 23,100

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 216d Gran Tourer is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI.
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
63.3
70.9
80.2
62.2
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.3 in
Height
62.2 in
109.4
179.4
101.5
175.9
179.4 in
Length
175.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4616 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.84 %

General
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
F46
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
114 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 216d Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.84 lb/hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
29.11 lb/hp
32.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
53 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
720 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
720 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
90.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft