2004 Volvo S80 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80. 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 Volvo S80 (221 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2004 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 2004 Volvo S80 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:
2004 Volvo S80 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Volvo | Seat |
Model | S80 | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |