The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 220d Gran Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 41,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 220d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 220d 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 220d Gran Tourer
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.03 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 220d 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 220d Gran Tourer
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.34 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
19.34 lb/hp
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
503 mi
Range
774 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
774 mi
BMW 220d Gran 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
BMW 220d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft












45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft