2008 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 271 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2012 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Seat | Fiat |
Model | Altea | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |