The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 24,900
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 36,800
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 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
61.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
168.5 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.16 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
689 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
127 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft