2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 282 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | CR-V | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
