The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 20,500

€ 30,500

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 4.2 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.45 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5P
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.47 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
31.38 lb/hp
25.47 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
49 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34 mpg
city
21.3 lb
50 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
633 mi
Range
324 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
633 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
33.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft











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