2001 Audi A2 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A2 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Audi A2.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (230 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A2 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Audi A2 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | A2 | Altea |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |