2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Citroen C5.
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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C5 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |