2008 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 183 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Altea | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
