2008 Seat Altea vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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, 2010 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Altea | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 304 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
