2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2007 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda Etude | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Etude | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |