2008 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 3 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Altea | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |