The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 29,300

€ 25,400

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 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 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4605 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.52 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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