The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 26,800
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.71 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft