2008 Opel Vivaro vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Opel Vivaro 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Opel Vivaro. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 12 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
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 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Vivaro | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Vivaro | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |