2008 Seat Leon vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. Both 2008 Seat Leon and 2007 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,983 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon.
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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Leon | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Leon | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |