The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 15,300
€ 28,900
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea 1.4 is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218i Active Tourer
61.7
69.6
77.5
61.2
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.7 in
Height
61.2 in
101.5
168.5
105.1
170.9
168.5 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4158 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.46 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
84 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218i Active Tourer
105 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
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35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
35.86 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
32 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
24 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
468 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
468 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
138.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
