The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 225i Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 40,500

€ 18,800

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 225i Active Tourer is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6.
BMW 225i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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
170.9
101.5
175.9
170.9 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 225i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4363 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.53 %

General
BMW 225i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
F45
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 225i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
228 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 225i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Performance
BMW 225i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.3 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
15.32 lb/hp
31.3 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 225i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
37 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 225i Active Tourer
495 mi
438 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 225i Active Tourer
121.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 225i Active Tourer
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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