2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 317 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Tucson | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |