2007 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 Seat Altea and 2007 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 251 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo XC70 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, 2007 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Altea | XC70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 8.4 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 | 1484 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |