The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Gran Tourer (17 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 30,200
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 218i Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i 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 TDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4473 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.76 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
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 Gran 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.07 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
712 mi
Range
576 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
712 mi
576 mi
BMW 218i Gran 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
BMW 218i Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
