The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT DSG (16 - 19)
€ 25,600

€ 28,900

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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
69.6
77.5
65.3
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
101.5
175.9
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
3439 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.24 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
30.43 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
56 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
503 mi
Range
858 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
858 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
1301 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft














45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft