2007 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Seat Altea and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Seat | Opel |
Model | Altea | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |