2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. Both 2008 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,968 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 656 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. 2008 Chrysler Sebring has automatic transmission and 2010 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2010 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler Sebring will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chrysler Sebring | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Chrysler | Seat |
Model | Sebring | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |