The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
€ 16,400

€ 36,800

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.4 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62.2
69.6
77.5
63.3
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.2 in
Height
63.3 in
101.5
175.9
109.4
179.8
175.9 in
Length
179.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.91 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
105 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
38.06 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
36 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
526 mi
610 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
123.1 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft












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