The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 23,800
€ 22,300
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Altea 2.0 TDI is 7.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches lower.
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
61.7
69.6
77.5
62.2
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.7 in
Height
62.2 in
101.5
168.5
101.5
175.9
168.5 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %
General
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Altea 2.0 TDI
24.04 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Altea 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
33 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
482 mi
Altea 2.0 TDI
589 mi
482 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Altea 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
