The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 29,300
€ 21,600
€ 29,300
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 1.5 TSI ACT is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
171.3
101.5
175.9
171.3 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.2 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
