The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 28,900
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
61.7
69.6
77.5
61.2
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
101.5
168.5
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 218i Active Tourer
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.34 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Active 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 Active 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 Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Active Tourer
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
510 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
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
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
