2007 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Altea | Giulietta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1742 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |