The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)

€ 25,500
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 25,500
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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
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 DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
168.5
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
109.4
179.8
168.5 in
Length
179.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.52 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)

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 dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
570 mi
610 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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).
107 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea 2.0 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