The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)

€ 30,900
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 24,100
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4484 lb
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.01 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 218i Active Tourer
134 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
23.78 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
46 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
621 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft