2009 Citroen C1 vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Citroen C1 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 600 kg more than 2009 Citroen C1.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C1. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C1 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C1 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C1 | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |