The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 29,300
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
71.1
80.7
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
170.8 in
Length
175.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.33 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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