2008 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 278 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Polo | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Polo | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1112 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |