The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
€ 17,800

€ 35,900

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
61.7
69.6
77.5
63.3
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.7 in
Height
63.3 in
101.5
168.5
109.4
179.4
168.5 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.26 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.91 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
28.83 lb/hp
23.91 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
600 mi
647 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
108 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft











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