2007 Seat Altea vs. 2006 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Fox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Fox would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 397 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. 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 (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (107 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Fox.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2006 Volkswagen Fox | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Altea | Fox |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |