The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 26,200
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Altea XL 1.8 TSI and the Altea XL 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 175.9 inches long, 69.6 inches wide and 62.2 inches tall.
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.2 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
175.9
175.9 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4683 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.42 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

General

Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 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 XL 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 XL 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 XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
38 mpg
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
551 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
551 mi
Altea XL 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).
127.6 kWh
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft