2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 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:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 156 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1355 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |