2008 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S80 weights approximately 179 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) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (270 Nm). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Altea | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |