The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 36,800
€ 22,400
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.9 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 1.9 TDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.2 %
General
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
F45
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.01 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
32.01 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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
