2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 171 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea.
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, 2011 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | GT | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |