The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 18,500
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 24,900
 SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 7.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Altea 1.8 TSI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
69.6
77.5
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.2 in
Height
61.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
168.5
175.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Altea 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Altea 1.8 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
158 hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea 1.8 TSI

Performance

Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Altea 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Altea 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
29.57 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
Altea 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
35 mpg
Altea 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
510 mi
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
600 mi
510 mi
Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
127 kWh
Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
127 kWh
Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft