The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 15,300
€ 35,500
€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
SEAT Altea 1.4
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
61.7
69.6
77.5
65.3
72
82.2
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
61.7 in
Height
65.3 in
101.5
168.5
109.7
178.2
168.5 in
Length
178.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.4
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4158 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.36 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.4
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5P
Generation
5T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
84 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
105 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
35.86 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
468 mi
Range
591 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
468 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
138.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft
