The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 28,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62.2
69.6
77.5
62.1
71.1
80.7
69.6 in
Width
71.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62.2 in
Height
62.1 in
101.5
175.9
105.1
171.3
175.9 in
Length
171.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.96 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5P
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
609 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
570 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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


















