The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
€ 20,900

€ 31,600

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.57 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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37.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
37.9 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
712 mi
Range
546 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
712 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 TDI
98.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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