The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 22,800
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15) Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 25,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive and the Altea XL 1.8 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 175.9 inches long, 69.6 inches wide and 62.2 inches tall.
Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
69.6
77.5
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.2 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
175.9 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4462 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
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

Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Altea XL 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 Ecomotive
104 hp
158 hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
31.38 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
35 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
503 mi
Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
503 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft