The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)

€ 24,100
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 35,200
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 4.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)
69.6
77.5
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)
105.1
171.4
175.9 in
Length
171.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4484 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.57 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive (18 - 19)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.76 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
23.8 lb/hp
23.76 lb/hp
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft