2006 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Astra would be higher. Both 2006 Opel Astra and 2008 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra.
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, 2006 Opel Astra (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Astra | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Astra | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |