2007 Opel Combo vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2007 Opel Combo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Combo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Combo (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Combo should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Combo weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. 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 Opel Combo (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Combo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Combo | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Combo | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 34 L |
