The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 24,900
€ 20,100
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 1.4 TSI is 7.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Altea 1.8 TSI
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.7
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
101.5
175.9
101.5
168.5
175.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Altea 1.8 TSI
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
General
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
158 hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Altea 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.8 TSI
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26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Altea 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
510 mi
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
510 mi
Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
127 kWh
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
