The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 31,200

€ 16,000

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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 1.4
3289 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.84 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
AUV
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.87 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
22.22 lb/hp
36.87 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
661 mi
468 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 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