The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)

€ 22,300
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 29,200
 BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 22,300
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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
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 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)
109.4
179.4
168.5 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.15 %
BMW 218i Gran Tourer (15 - 17)

General

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Performance

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

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
482 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 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