The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)
€ 20,100

€ 28,900

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.3
72
82.2
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
62.2 in
Height
65.3 in
101.5
175.9
109.7
178.2
175.9 in
Length
178.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.26 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5P
Generation
5T
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 Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGD*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
113 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
30.43 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
526 mi
Range
858 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
858 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft














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