2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mondeo (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 22 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 280 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mondeo | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |