2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (118 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Fiorino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Fiorino | Altea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
