2007 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 36 kg more than 2007 Nissan X-Trail.
Because 2007 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan X-Trail. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan X-Trail 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.
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2007 Nissan X-Trail | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | X-Trail | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1394 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |