The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)

€ 21,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
 BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 TDI is 4.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
69.6
77.5
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.2 in
Height
61.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
175.9 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.53 %
BMW 218i Active Tourer (14 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
89 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
37.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
37.9 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
712 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft