The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 24,900
€ 23,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Altea 1.8 TSI is 7.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
61.7
69.6
77.5
62.2
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.7 in
Height
62.2 in
101.5
168.5
101.5
175.9
168.5 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.37 %
General
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.49 lb/hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
33.49 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
697 mi
Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
697 mi
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
100.7 kWh
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
