2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Terios 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 500 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2009 Daihatsu Terios 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 Daihatsu Terios 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Terios | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Terios | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |