The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 18,800
€ 32,100
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
62.2
69.6
77.5
63.3
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.2 in
Height
63.3 in
101.5
175.9
109.4
179.4
175.9 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.41 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
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31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
438 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
598 mi
BMW 218i Gran 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
