The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 24,600
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)
105.1
170.8
175.9 in
Length
170.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.89 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5P
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
57 mpg
42 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
863 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
863 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
74 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft