2007 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 700 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Ducato | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
