The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 23,400
€ 22,300
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Altea XL 1.6 TDI is 7.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea 1.8 TSI
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.7
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.2 in
Height
61.7 in
101.5
175.9
101.5
168.5
175.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea 1.8 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.89 %
General
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea 1.8 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.49 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
Altea 1.8 TSI
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
482 mi
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
697 mi
482 mi
Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
