The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic DKG (18 - ..)
€ 18,500

€ 31,600

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 4.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.2
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.2 in
Height
61.2 in
101.5
175.9
105.1
171.4
175.9 in
Length
171.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218i Active Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
29.57 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
546 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
600 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
108 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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