The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

€ 24,800
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,300
 SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 24,800
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 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT 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 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.1
80.7
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 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
61.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
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 BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 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 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
739 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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