2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda HR-V weights approximately 123 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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, 2010 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda HR-V | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | HR-V | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.9 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 | 1317 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |