The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 18,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 218i Active Tourer is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
61.2
70.9
80.2
62.2
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
105.1
170.9
101.5
175.9
170.9 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %

General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
F45
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
108 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft