The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 23,200

€ 26,200

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4683 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.46 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
AUV
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25.73 lb/hp
25.22 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
551 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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