The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)

€ 24,900
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 32,900
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..) BMW 218i Gran Tourer
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

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 11.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (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
63.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
109.4
179.8
168.5 in
Length
179.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.64 %
BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)

General

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran 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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Tourer

 REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
24.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
587 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
587 mi
BMW 218i Gran 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft