2005 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2012 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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2012 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 147 | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |