2006 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 796 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Accord | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1968 cc |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |