2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 213 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Expedition | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Expedition | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |