The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,100
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
€ 26,400
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 TSI is 5.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
69.6
77.5
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.85 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft