The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 31,300
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
72
82.2
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
62.2 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
178.2
175.9 in
Length
178.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.09 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
5P
Generation
5T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI 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 Touran 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.01 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
22.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
667 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
667 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1371 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft