The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)

€ 24,700
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
€ 35,900
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)
109.4
179.4
168.5 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4795 lb
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.22 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea 2.0 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.91 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
19.75 lb/hp
23.91 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
610 mi
647 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft