The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)

€ 29,200
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 25,900
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 218i Gran Tourer is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
70.9
80.2
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.3 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
101.5
175.9
179.4 in
Length
175.9 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3501 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4700 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.43 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
F46
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.37 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.19 lb/hp
25.37 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
46 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
621 mi
600 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
96.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
18.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
53.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft