2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 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. Both 2008 Peugeot 207 and 2007 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. 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 Peugeot 207 (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 207 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Peugeot | Seat |
Model | 207 | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |