The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 25,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.8 TSI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.24 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft