The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 22,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.61 %
General
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.6 TDI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.6 TDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
Altea 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea 1.6 TDI
Performance
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 1.6 TDI
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.86 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
32.86 lb/hp
Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
Altea 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
697 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
697 mi
Altea 1.6 TDI
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
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Altea 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
