The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 32,400
 VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15) VW Touran 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 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 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 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 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3534 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.87 %
VW Touran 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 15)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Touran 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.61 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
25.61 lb/hp
VW Touran 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
654 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
654 mi
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
VW Touran 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1360 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft