2007 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Astra weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea. 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Astra | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1278 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |