The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 18,800
€ 32,700
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.2
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.2 in
Height
61.2 in
101.5
175.9
105.1
170.9
175.9 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.09 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218d Active Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
438 mi
Range
737 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
