The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 19,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Altea XL 1.8 TSI is 7.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches taller.
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.4 TSI
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.7
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.2 in
Height
61.7 in
101.5
175.9
101.5
168.5
175.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.4 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4319 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.65 %
General
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.4 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
123 hp
Altea 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Altea 1.4 TSI
Performance
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.4 TSI
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.79 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
25.79 lb/hp
Altea 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
Altea 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
526 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
526 mi
Altea 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Altea 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
