2005 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Altea | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Altea | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |