The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer (14 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 32,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 4.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.2
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.2 in
Height
61.2 in
101.5
175.9
105.1
170.9
175.9 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.38 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Active Tourer
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32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
570 mi
Range
737 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
570 mi
737 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
