The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 18,100
€ 29,500
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.6
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
171.4
168.5 in
Length
171.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.6
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.6
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 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6
BMW 218i Active Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
30.45 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
444 mi
Range
546 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6
444 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
