2005 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV (163 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 1 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | GTV | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |