The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 15)

€ 22,300
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 26,300
VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 15) VW Touran 1.6 TDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI (10 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.7 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 15)

General

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5P
Generation
1T
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
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
21.63 lb/hp
32.63 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
482 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1413 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft