2007 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Renault Koleos
To start off, 2011 Renault Koleos 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Koleos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Koleos (148 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Koleos should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Koleos weights approximately 220 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 2011 Renault Koleos 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, 2011 Renault Koleos 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 Renault Koleos has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Koleos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 2011 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Seat | Renault |
| Model | Altea | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
