The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 23,100
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
€ 36,000
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
70.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
62.2 in
Height
63.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)
109.4
179.4
175.9 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.38 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran 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 Gran 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 Gran Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
704 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
570 mi
704 mi
BMW 218d Gran 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft