2008 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 221 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV. (271 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | GTV | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1194 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |