2006 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 440 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 307.
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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Peugeot 307 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 307 | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |