The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 28,900
€ 18,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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 1.6
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4363 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.33 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.3 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.28 lb/hp
31.3 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
438 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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
