2007 Seat Altea vs. 2010 BMW X5

To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1005 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 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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, 2010 BMW X5 (474 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Seat Altea 2010 BMW X5
Make Seat BMW
Model Altea X5
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1983 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 474 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1415 kg 2420 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4854 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1933 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1765 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2934 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 85 L


 

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