The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 28,700
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
69.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
62.2 in
Height
65.9 in
101.5
175.9
105.4
173.1
175.9 in
Length
173.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.91 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5P
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.7 lb✽
( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
28 mpg
city
22 lb
44 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
526 mi
Range
318 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
34.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft












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














