2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea.
Because 2007 Infiniti QX56 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2007 Infiniti QX56 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Infiniti | Seat |
| Model | QX56 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
