2007 Alfa Romeo GT 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 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 87 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (275 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 GT.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | GT | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
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 | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |