The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 25,400
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 36,900
 BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..) BMW 218d Gran Tourer
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 218d Gran Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
63.3
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (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
63.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)
109.4
179.8
175.9 in
Length
179.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.41 %
BMW 218d Gran Tourer Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5P
Generation
F46
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
131 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Gran Tourer

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
20.26 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
BMW 218d Gran Tourer

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
720 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
600 mi
720 mi
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Gran Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
53.9 cu ft