The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 22,300
€ 21,600
€ 22,300
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 5.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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
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 1.6 TDI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.46 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
27.03 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
598 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
