The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 15,700

€ 36,800

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea 1.4 is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218d 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 218d Active Tourer
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.62 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
84 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
105 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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37.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
37.01 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
36 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
689 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
526 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
123.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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