The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,700
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 25,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 28,700
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 Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 2.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (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 (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (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 1.8 TSI
3741 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.13 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
1T
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.28 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
16.7 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
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22 lb
city
26 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
42 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
318 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
318 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
34.4 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 Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
34.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft