2007 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i10 is newer by 4 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 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 80 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i10. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 467 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i10. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i10. (95 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i10. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai i10 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai i10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2011 Hyundai i10 | |
Make | Seat | Hyundai |
Model | Altea | i10 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3565 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1595 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |