The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

€ 24,500
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,300
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 BMT is 5.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.1
80.7
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
175.9
170.8 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.13 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
AUV
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.99 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft