2005 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Elise | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
