The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 32,700

€ 25,600

€ 32,700
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 SCR 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 SCR
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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 SCR
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
22.86 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
675 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI SCR
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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