The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 15)
€ 19,400
€ 26,700
€ 19,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
61.7
69.6
77.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
69.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
61.7 in
Height
65.9 in
101.5
168.5
105.4
173.1
168.5 in
Length
173.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4319 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.79 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5P
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
123 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.73 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
32.73 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
51 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
810 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
526 mi
810 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TSI
123.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
