The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,600
€ 25,600
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Altea XL 1.6 TDI and the Altea XL 1.8 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 175.9 inches long, 69.6 inches wide and 62.2 inches tall.
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62.2
69.6
77.5
62.2
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.2 in
Height
62.2 in
101.5
175.9
101.5
175.9
175.9 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
37.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
37.9 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
35 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
503 mi
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
712 mi
503 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
