2006 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. Both 2006 Seat Leon and 2008 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Leon | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Leon | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.7 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 | 1334 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |