2007 Seat Altea vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz V would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 585 kg more than 2007 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 2001 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Seat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Altea | V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
