The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 23,800
€ 22,300
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touran 1.6 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 4.2 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
65.9
70.6
81.9
61.7
69.6
77.5
70.6 in
Width
69.6 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65.9 in
Height
61.7 in
105.4
173.1
101.5
168.5
173.1 in
Length
168.5 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3393 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.7 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
1T
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
89 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
669 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
38.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
38.12 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
731 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1391 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
