The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 22,300

€ 20,500

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62.1
71.1
80.7
61.7
69.6
77.5
71.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.1 in
Height
61.7 in
105.1
170.8
101.5
168.5
170.8 in
Length
168.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.54 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.9 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
27.03 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
598 mi
633 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
111 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
111 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft











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