2002 Volvo S60 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo S60 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volvo S60 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Volvo | Seat |
Model | S60 | Altea |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |