The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer (15 - 18)
€ 22,300
€ 33,900
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62.2
69.6
77.5
63.3
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
101.5
175.9
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 218d Gran Tourer
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.47 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d 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 218d Gran Tourer
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22.04 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
704 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
482 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft
