The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 20,900

€ 18,500

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Altea 1.6 TDI is 7.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Altea 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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 TDI
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %

General
Altea 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Altea 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Altea 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
107 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Altea 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
37.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Altea 1.6 TDI
37.9 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Altea 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
600 mi
Altea 1.6 TDI
712 mi
600 mi
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
108 kWh
Altea 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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