2007 Audi A3 vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Audi A3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Audi A3.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Audi A3 | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | A3 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |