2007 Seat Altea vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 558 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
Because 2006 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Kyron will offer significantly more control. 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Altea | Kyron |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |