The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20)
€ 18,500

€ 25,700

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62.2
69.6
77.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
69.6 in
Width
71.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62.2 in
Height
62.1 in
101.5
175.9
105.1
170.8
175.9 in
Length
170.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5P
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.19 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
29.57 lb/hp
28.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
34 mpg
city
49 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
723 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
600 mi
723 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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