The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 22,300
€ 32,700
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d 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
170.9
168.5 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.44 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
21.63 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
25 mpg
city
49 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
737 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
482 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d 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
