The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 20,100

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.27 %

General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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