The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (16 - 19)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 27,700
 VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (16 - 19) VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (16 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (16 - 19)
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 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.91 %
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT (16 - 19)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5P
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGD*
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 Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
801 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
801 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1303 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft