2006 Chevrolet Epica 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 Chevrolet Epica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Epica would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Epica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Epica weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Epica. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Epica. 2006 Chevrolet Epica has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Epica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Epica | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Epica | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 237 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |