The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 28,700
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15) VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.98 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
1T
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 Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
32.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
32.98 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
46 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
828 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft