The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 32,700
 VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
675 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft