The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15) vs. BMW 225i Active Tourer Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 22,800

€ 38,500

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 225i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 225i Active Tourer
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.2
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
101.5
175.9
105.1
170.9
175.9 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 225i Active Tourer
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4462 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 225i 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
104 hp
228 hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 225i Active Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 225i Active Tourer
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.55 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
31.38 lb/hp
14.55 lb/hp
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 225i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 225i Active Tourer
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
546 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
546 mi
BMW 225i 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).
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 225i Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
BMW 225i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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