The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 24,600

€ 21,500

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.2 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
AUV
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
32.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
712 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft











43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft