2008 Chrysler Neon vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Neon 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Neon.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Neon. (178 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Neon. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2008 Chrysler Neon has manual transmission. 2008 Chrysler Neon 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 Chrysler Neon | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Chrysler | Seat |
Model | Neon | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |