The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 24,900

€ 20,500

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
61.7
69.6
77.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
69.6 in
Width
71.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
61.7 in
Height
62.1 in
101.5
168.5
105.1
171.3
168.5 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.71 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5P
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
35.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
634 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft