2008 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius 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 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. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 82 kg more than 2013 Toyota Prius.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |