2008 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 125 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 2007 Skoda Octavia 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. 2007 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Seat Altea | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | Altea | Octavia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |