The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 28,300
€ 22,300
€ 28,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Touran 1.6 TDI 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
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
65.9
70.6
81.9
62.2
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
105.4
173.1
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
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3433 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.46 %
General
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
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
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
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
33.01 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 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 XL 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 XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1418 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
56.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
