2005 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai XG 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai XG 350 would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 556 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea. 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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai XG 350. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai XG 350. 2005 Hyundai XG 350 has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Hyundai XG 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Hyundai XG 350 | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | XG 350 | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |