The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

€ 24,500
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 22,300
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Altea XL 2.0 TDI and the Altea XL 1.8 TSI are absolutely identical. Both are 175.9 inches long, 69.6 inches wide and 62.2 inches tall.
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.2 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
175.9
175.9 in
Length
175.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.27 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

General

Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5P
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
24.67 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
33 mpg
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
482 mi
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
570 mi
482 mi
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Altea XL 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft