The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)

€ 32,700
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 20,100
 SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 218d Active Tourer is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.2 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
101.5
175.9
170.9 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.9 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
F45
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
21.6 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
55 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
737 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
737 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft