The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 29,200

€ 26,600

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 218i Gran Tourer is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
63.3
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
63.3 in
Height
61.7 in
109.4
179.4
101.5
168.5
179.4 in
Length
168.5 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.45 %

General
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
F46
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 Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea 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 4000 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
134 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.19 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
46 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
621 mi
621 mi
SEAT Altea 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
96.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft











53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft