2008 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Avalon. (154 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 118 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Avalon. 2013 Toyota Avalon 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. 2013 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Avalon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |