The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer (18 - ..)
€ 16,000

€ 33,200

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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 1.4 is 4.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d 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 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.88 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
84 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
105 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer
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36.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
36.87 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
32 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
468 mi
Range
720 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
468 mi
720 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
138.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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