2007 Renault Trafic 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 Renault Trafic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Trafic would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Trafic. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Trafic | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Trafic | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |