2007 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Accent (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Accent.

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 Hyundai Accent (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Hyundai Accent 2008 Seat Altea
Make Hyundai Seat
Model Accent Altea
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.8:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 176 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14 seconds 12.8 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 1318 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4220 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.6 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 55 L


 

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