The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 18,800
€ 26,800
€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.9
70.6
81.9
69.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
62.2 in
Height
65.9 in
101.5
175.9
105.4
173.1
175.9 in
Length
173.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.64 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5P
Generation
1T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
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
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.54 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
24.54 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
438 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
VW Touran 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft
