2008 Seat Altea vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S60. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Altea | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1509 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |