2008 Seat Altea vs. 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 487 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Because 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ will offer significantly more control. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Seat Altea | 2006 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
Make | Seat | Suzuki |
Model | Altea | Wagon R+ |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 41 L |