2008 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Seat | Hyundai |
Model | Altea | i20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |