2008 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2011 Holden Cruze 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Cruze (138 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Cruze should accelerate faster 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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2011 Holden Cruze | |
Make | Seat | Holden |
Model | Altea | Cruze |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1477 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2685 mm |