2009 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 638 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Accord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Accord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Accord | Altea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
