The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 26,200
€ 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 these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI is 4.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62.2
69.6
77.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
69.6 in
Width
71.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62.2 in
Height
62.1 in
101.5
175.9
105.1
171.3
175.9 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5P
Generation
AUV
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
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.85 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
23.85 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
609 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
