2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X3 (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW X3 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW X3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | X3 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
