2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester 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, 2006 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Subaru | Seat |
| Model | Forester | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
