2008 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi DSG vs. 2008 Seat Altea 1.6 Reverence
To start off, both 2008 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi DSG and 2008 Seat Altea 1.6 Reverence were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi DSG is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi DSG weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea 1.6 Reverence.
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 Altea 2.0 TDi DSG (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea 1.6 Reverence. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi DSG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea 1.6 Reverence. 2008 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi DSG has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea 1.6 Reverence has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea 1.6 Reverence will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi DSG will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi DSG | 2008 Seat Altea 1.6 Reverence | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Altea | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
