The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 34,700
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 23,400
 SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 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 xDrive (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 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 1.6 TDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.53 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
F45
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.49 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22.94 lb/hp
33.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
50 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
674 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
96.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft