2006 Seat Toledo vs. 2010 GMC Savana

To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2006 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1131 kg more than 2006 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Toledo. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Toledo. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Seat Toledo 2010 GMC Savana
Make Seat GMC
Model Toledo Savana
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Sedan Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1895 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 452 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1271 kg 2402 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5692 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2017 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 2073 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3429 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 117 L


 

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