The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI (08 - 10)
€ 25,600

€ 28,100

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 1.9 CDTI
62.2
69.6
77.5
64.4
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
101.5
175.9
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 1.9 CDTI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3589 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.32 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.9 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 1.9 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
503 mi
Range
591 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
591 mi
Opel Zafira 1.9 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).
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).
125.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1272 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft








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