2006 Seat Altea vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 260 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Altea | 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Altea | 156 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 68.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.4 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 | 1665 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |