2004 Seat Altea vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S60 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Altea | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |