2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz.
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2008 Hyundai Getz | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Getz | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 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 | 1024 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |