2009 Honda Element vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 4 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Element | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |