2009 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Audi S8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Audi S8.
Because 2009 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 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, 2009 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2009 Audi S8 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S8 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | S8 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
