2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Because 2007 BMW 335 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 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 335 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |