2006 Alpina Roadster vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Alpina Roadster.
Because 2006 Alpina Roadster 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 2006 Alpina Roadster. 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, 2006 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2006 Alpina Roadster 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:
| 2006 Alpina Roadster | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Alpina | Seat |
| Model | Roadster | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 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 | 1395 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
