2007 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
Because 2007 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 118 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |