The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 30,500
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
69.6 in
Width
70.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
62.2 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
175.9 in
Length
173.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.82 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5P
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.3 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
26 mpg
city
21.3 lb
42 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
503 mi
Range
324 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
324 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
33.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
33.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft