2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2010 Seat Altea

To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C4 (181 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 52 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (180 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C4 2010 Seat Altea
Make Citroen Seat
Model C4 Altea
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 181 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 201 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 227 km/hour 206 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1338 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 55 L


 

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