The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)

€ 22,800
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 29,500
 BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 4.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
69.6
77.5
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.2 in
Height
61.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)
105.1
171.4
175.9 in
Length
171.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4462 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.37 %
BMW 218i Active Tourer (18 - ..)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
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 Ecomotive
BMW 218i Active 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 Ecomotive
104 hp
138 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
31.38 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
546 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
546 mi
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft