The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 20,500

€ 21,600

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 12.9 cm shorter, 3.9 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
1578
1807
2050
1581
1768
1968
1807 mm
Width
1768 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1578 mm
Height
1581 mm
2670
4338
2578
4467
4338 mm
Length
4467 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.73 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
AUV
Generation
5P
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
89 bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
230 NM
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
15.71 kg/bhp
17.19 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
532 L












1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1604 L