The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 22,300
€ 18,800
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6
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 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4363 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.49 %
General
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
Altea XL 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.6
Performance
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.6
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21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.3 lb/hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
21.63 lb/hp
31.3 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Altea 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
30 mpg
Altea XL 1.6
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
438 mi
Altea 1.8 TSI
482 mi
438 mi
Altea XL 1.6
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).
147.7 kWh
Altea 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Altea XL 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
