The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (10 - 15)
€ 27,600

€ 25,000

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 2.0 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 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.6 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.79 lb/hp
23.41 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 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