The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 33,900
BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 21,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 218d Gran Tourer is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.3 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
175.9
179.4 in
Length
175.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
F46
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
243 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
22.72 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
52 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
704 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft