The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 32,100
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 25,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 218i Gran Tourer is 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 1.8 TSI.
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 Steptronic (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.8 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.64 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
F46
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
134 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
24.68 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
44 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
598 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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