The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,400

€ 24,800

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 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 BMT.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.95 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5P
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
32.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
32.01 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
570 mi
739 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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