2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 681 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. 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, 2007 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Corsa | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
