2009 BMW 328 vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 2 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. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea.
Because 2009 BMW 328 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 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 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 328 | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |