The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 29,500
€ 22,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
61.2
70.9
80.2
61.7
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.2 in
Height
61.7 in
105.1
171.4
101.5
168.5
171.4 in
Length
168.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.75 %
General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.8 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 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
138 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
22.85 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
41 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
546 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
