The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 34,700
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (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
61.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)
105.1
170.9
175.9 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (15 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active 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 Active 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 Active Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
674 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
674 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft