2005 Citroen Xsara 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 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 456 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
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) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Xsara | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 250 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |