2008 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
