The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF 4x2 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 25,900

€ 36,800

€ 25,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF is 5.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
BMW 218d Active Tourer
63.9
70.4
78.3
61.2
70.9
80.2
70.4 in
Width
70.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.9 in
Height
61.2 in
101.4
176.9
105.1
170.9
176.9 in
Length
170.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %

General
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
BMW 218d Active Tourer
110 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
31.9 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
50 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
689 mi
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
727 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea Freetrack 1.6 TDI DPF
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









43.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft