2005 Seat Altea vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2008 Citroen Xsara is newer by 3 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, 2008 Citroen Xsara (108 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 83 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Citroen Xsara 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. 2008 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Altea | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Seat | Citroen |
Model | Altea | Xsara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1237 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |