The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 22,300
€ 16,000
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.78 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.87 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
27.03 lb/hp
36.87 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
598 mi
468 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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
