The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 25,600
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 5.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62.1
71.1
80.7
62.2
69.6
77.5
71.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.1 in
Height
62.2 in
105.1
170.8
101.5
175.9
170.8 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.5 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
AUV
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25.73 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
