2008 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Opel Astra
To start off, 2011 Opel Astra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra weights approximately 195 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2011 Opel Astra | |
Make | Seat | Opel |
Model | Altea | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |