2005 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 101 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Altea | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Altea | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |