The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14) vs. VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 28,700
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 35,500
 VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)
69.6
77.5
65.3
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
72
82.2
69.6 in
Width
72 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
62.2 in
Height
65.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
109.7
178.2
175.9 in
Length
178.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
3501 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4700 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.97 %
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5P
Generation
5T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
123 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.37 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
591 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
600 mi
591 mi
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
VW Touran 1.8 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
23.6 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.1 cu ft