The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (09 - 10)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 22,900
 Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (09 - 10) Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI is 1.3 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
64.4
Blueprint Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (09 - 10)
70.9
79.7
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
62.2 in
Height
64.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (09 - 10)
106.4
175.9
175.9 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.46 %
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (09 - 10)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
5P
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.93 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
32.93 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
633 mi
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft