2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon 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 Crosswagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon 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.
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2007 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | Crosswagon | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |