2008 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 407 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. 2008 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Ulysse | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Ulysse | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2944 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |