The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 36,800
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 24,500
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4605 lb
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.02 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 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 XL 2.0 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218d Active Tourer
243 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
23.24 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
51 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
570 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
689 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
94.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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 XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft