The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT (15 - 18)
€ 23,400

€ 24,300

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.3
72
82.2
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
62.2 in
Height
65.3 in
101.5
175.9
109.7
178.2
175.9 in
Length
178.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3166 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.1 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
5P
Generation
5T
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
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
33.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.31 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.49 lb/hp
29.31 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
697 mi
Range
656 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
697 mi
656 mi
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
VW Touran 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1376 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft














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