2008 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager would be higher. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 492 kg more than 2008 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 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager. 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| Make | Seat | Chrysler |
| Model | Altea | Grand Voyager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1938 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
