2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Sebring 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. Both 2008 Chrysler Sebring and 2008 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,968 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 137 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2008 Chrysler Sebring has manual transmission. 2008 Chrysler Sebring 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 Sebring | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Chrysler | Seat |
Model | Sebring | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 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 | 1602 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |