2007 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 406. 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 Altea (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 406. 2005 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2005 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Seat | Peugeot |
Model | Altea | 406 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |