The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 24,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
170.8
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 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4484 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.69 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 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 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.99 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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