The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 24,900
€ 34,300
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Touran 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
61.7
69.6
77.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
69.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
61.7 in
Height
65.9 in
101.5
168.5
105.4
173.1
168.5 in
Length
173.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.31 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5P
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
654 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1338 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
