2007 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 330 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 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 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
