The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,900
€ 27,600
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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
170.8
168.5 in
Length
170.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5P
Generation
AUV
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
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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





















