2008 Seat Ibiza vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Ibiza (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 251 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2006 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Ibiza | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Ibiza | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |