2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano and 2006 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 375 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
Model | Viano | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |