The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 24,200

€ 23,400

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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
171.3
101.5
175.9
171.3 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.92 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
AUV
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.49 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
27.76 lb/hp
33.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
621 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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