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

€ 20,900

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 12.9 cm shorter, 3.9 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
1578
1807
2050
1581
1768
1968
1807 mm
Width
1768 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1578 mm
Height
1581 mm
2670
4338
2578
4467
4338 mm
Length
4467 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.6 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
AUV
Generation
5P
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 bhp
101 bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
250 NM
148 NM
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.54 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
13.29 kg/bhp
15.54 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
69 mpg
city
28 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
863 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
455 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
95 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
532 L












1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1604 L