The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 15,300
€ 22,300
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Altea 1.4 is 7.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Altea 1.4
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
61.7
69.6
77.5
62.2
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.7 in
Height
62.2 in
101.5
168.5
101.5
175.9
168.5 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Altea 1.4
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4158 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.55 %
General
Altea 1.4
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea 1.4
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea 1.4
84 hp
158 hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Altea 1.4
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Altea 1.4
35.86 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea 1.4
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Altea 1.4
32 mpg
33 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
482 mi
Altea 1.4
468 mi
482 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Altea 1.4
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea 1.4
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
