The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 20,900

€ 36,000

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d 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 LPG
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
97 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer
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35.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
35.68 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
24 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
273 mi
Range
704 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
273 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
144.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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