The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 28,900
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
170.8 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4605 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.75 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 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 XL 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
20.99 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 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