2008 Opel Astra vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2008 Opel Astra and 2008 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc, 2008 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Astra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Seat Toledo.
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 Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Astra | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Astra | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
