2008 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,984 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 132 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Altea | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1404 mm |