The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 25,600
€ 25,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
General
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Altea 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Altea 2.0 TDI
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
39 mpg
Altea 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
570 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
570 mi
Altea 2.0 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).
123.4 kWh
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea 2.0 TDI
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
