2008 Seat Altea vs. 2006 Volkswagen Fox
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 Fox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Fox would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Fox (155 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Fox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2006 Volkswagen Fox | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Altea | Fox |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |