The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF 4x4 (09 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 30,900

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 5.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 218i 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 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.53 %

General
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 218i Active Tourer
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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21.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
21.19 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
570 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
570 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Active 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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