The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 32,700

€ 24,700

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 BMW 218d Active Tourer is 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
61.2
70.9
80.2
61.7
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.2 in
Height
61.7 in
105.1
170.9
101.5
168.5
170.9 in
Length
168.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
F45
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
168 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
737 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
610 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft