2007 Citroen C5 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 C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
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 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Seat Altea. 2010 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C5 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 134 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |