The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 216d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)

€ 22,300
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 31,900
 BMW 216d Gran Tourer (15 - 18) BMW 216d Gran Tourer
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 216d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
63.3
Blueprint BMW 216d Gran Tourer (15 - 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
63.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 216d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
175.9 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.37 %
BMW 216d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 216d Gran Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 216d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22.04 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
BMW 216d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
773 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
482 mi
773 mi
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 216d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft