2005 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Altea | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Altea | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
