The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17)
€ 16,400

€ 23,200

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.4
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.04 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5P
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
84 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
105 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.73 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
38.06 lb/hp
25.73 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
526 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
89 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
123.1 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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