2008 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2010 Holden Captiva 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 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Captiva (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Holden Captiva weights approximately 399 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Holden Captiva 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, 2010 Holden Captiva 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 Holden Captiva (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2010 Holden Captiva 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. 2010 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2010 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Seat | Holden |
| Model | Altea | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
