The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15) vs. BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 25,900
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 218d Active Tourer
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 218d Active Tourer.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
69.6
77.5
61.2
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 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 4Drive (14 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 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 218d Active Tourer
3501 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4700 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.77 %
BMW 218d Active Tourer xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5P
Generation
F45
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
243 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
BMW 218d Active Tourer

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218d Active Tourer

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 218d Active Tourer
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
689 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
600 mi
689 mi
BMW 218d Active 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 218d Active Tourer
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
BMW 218d Active Tourer
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft