The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 35,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 4.4 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
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
171.4
175.9 in
Length
171.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.38 %
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
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
503 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
621 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
