2007 BMW 320 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 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 2007 BMW 320 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 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 320 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |