The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 18,100

€ 16,000

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 7.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Altea 1.6
Altea XL 1.4
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 1.6
Altea XL 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.71 %

General
Altea 1.6
Altea XL 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea 1.6
Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea 1.6
101 hp
84 hp
Altea XL 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Altea 1.6
109 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.4
Performance
Altea 1.6
Altea XL 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Altea 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 1.4
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.87 lb/hp
Altea 1.6
30.45 lb/hp
36.87 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea 1.6
Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Altea 1.6
31 mpg
32 mpg
Altea XL 1.4
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
468 mi
Altea 1.6
444 mi
468 mi
Altea XL 1.4
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).
138.2 kWh
Altea 1.6
145.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Altea XL 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea 1.6
Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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