2008 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2013 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Wrangler (281 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 313 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jeep Wrangler (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2013 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Seat | Jeep |
| Model | Altea | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2423 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
