The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,500

€ 24,500

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
170.8
175.9 in
Length
170.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.02 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5P
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.99 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
24.67 lb/hp
28.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
570 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft












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