The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)

€ 24,500
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 30,900
 BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18) BMW 218i Active Tourer
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the BMW 218i Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 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
61.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)
105.1
170.9
175.9 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.4 %
BMW 218i Active Tourer Steptronic (14 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Active Tourer

▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
24.67 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
BMW 218i Active Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 218i Active Tourer
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
570 mi
621 mi
BMW 218i 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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 218i Active Tourer
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218i Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft