2007 BMW 328 vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2011 Seat Altea | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 328 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
