2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. 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 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Astra | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Astra | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |