The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 18,800
€ 20,500
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.1 %
General
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.9 TDI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
Altea 1.9 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea 1.9 TDI
Performance
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.9 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.9 TDI
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31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
44 mpg
Altea 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
633 mi
Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
633 mi
Altea 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
Altea 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea XL 1.6
Altea 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
