2008 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Audi R8 and 2008 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 324 kg more than 2008 Audi R8.
Because 2008 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 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, 2008 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi R8 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | R8 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
