The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 22,300
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 28,700
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
69.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
61.7 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
168.5 in
Length
173.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.66 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5P
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
21.63 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.7 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25 mpg
city
22 lb
42 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
482 mi
Range
318 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
482 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
34.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft