The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
€ 20,500
€ 36,800
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
61.7
69.6
77.5
63.3
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
101.5
168.5
109.4
179.8
168.5 in
Length
179.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.12 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
31.38 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
633 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
633 mi
610 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
111 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
