The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 29,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62.2
69.6
77.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
69.6 in
Width
71.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62.2 in
Height
62.1 in
101.5
175.9
105.1
171.3
175.9 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4473 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.98 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5P
Generation
AUV
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
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.07 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
609 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
712 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft













