The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (10 - 13)
€ 25,500

€ 16,400

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘ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 1.4
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 1.4
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.83 %

General
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.4
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea 2.0 TDI
138 hp
84 hp
Altea XL 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Altea 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.4
Performance
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.4
125 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Altea 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 1.4
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24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Altea 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Altea 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Altea XL 1.4
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
526 mi
Altea 2.0 TDI
570 mi
526 mi
Altea XL 1.4
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).
123.1 kWh
Altea 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Altea XL 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.4
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