2007 Opel Astra vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2007 Opel Astra and 2007 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Toledo weights approximately 145 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 Toledo (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo 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 Toledo | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Astra | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
