The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 29,500

€ 26,200

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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
171.4
101.5
175.9
171.4 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4683 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.42 %

General
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
F45
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
138 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
22.85 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
41 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
546 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
546 mi
551 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
109.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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