2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V 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, 2007 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2009 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda HR-V | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | HR-V | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |