The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 22,300
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 38,900
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
109.4
179.8
168.5 in
Length
179.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.02 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran 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 Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.1 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
21.63 lb/hp
25.1 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
482 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Gran 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft