2005 Hyundai Grandeur 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 Hyundai Grandeur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Grandeur would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Grandeur. (293 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Grandeur. 2005 Hyundai Grandeur has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Hyundai Grandeur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Grandeur | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Hyundai | Seat |
| Model | Grandeur | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
