The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 23,100
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
€ 28,700
 VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
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 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
175.9 in
Length
173.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
8.71 %
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5P
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg  ( 44 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
16.7 lb✽  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
44 MPGe
5 MPGe
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
22 lb
47 mpg
highway
13.5 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 lb
570 mi
Range
318 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
570 mi
318 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
34.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
34.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.4 cu ft