2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 203 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 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, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 330 | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |