2007 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Colt and 2007 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 600 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. (160 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Colt | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1065 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
