The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 30,500
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 24,500
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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 Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 2.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
70.6 in
Width
69.6 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65.9 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
173.1 in
Length
175.9 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4605 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.71 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
1T
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.67 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
24.67 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16.3 lb  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
39 mpg  ( 44 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
44 MPGe
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
21.3 lb
city
31 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
46 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
324 mi
Range
570 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
33.8 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).
123.4 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft