2006 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Passat | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |