The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 18,800
€ 22,300
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Altea XL 1.6 is 7.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.8 TSI
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.7
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.2 in
Height
61.7 in
101.5
175.9
101.5
168.5
175.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.8 TSI
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.49 %
General
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.8 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.8 TSI
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31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
33 mpg
Altea 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
482 mi
Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
482 mi
Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
