2007 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2007 Honda Civic and 2008 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |