2008 Seat Altea vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Citi 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 266 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Altea | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |