The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 28,700
 VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.98 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5P
Generation
1T
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 Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 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 Touran 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
828 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
828 mi
VW Touran 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1398 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft