The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
€ 20,200

€ 29,200

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
61.7
69.6
77.5
63.3
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
61.7 in
Height
63.3 in
101.5
168.5
109.4
179.4
168.5 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3375 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.97 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
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 LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
97 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer
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34.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
34.79 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
24 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
18 mpg
city
37 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
273 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
273 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
144.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft











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