The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 18,800

€ 26,200

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62.2
69.6
77.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
69.6 in
Width
71.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62.2 in
Height
62.1 in
101.5
175.9
105.1
171.3
175.9 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.42 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5P
Generation
AUV
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
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.85 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
23.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
38 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
438 mi
Range
609 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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