2008 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu YRV.
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, 2009 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu YRV | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | YRV | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |