The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 36,800
€ 18,100
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.6
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 1.6
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.58 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.6
F45
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.6
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23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
444 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
