The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 35,200

€ 26,600

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.9 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
171.4
101.5
168.5
171.4 in
Length
168.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.5 %

General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
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23.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.76 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
46 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
621 mi
621 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
104.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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