2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 306 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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, 2009 Jaguar XF (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XF | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Jaguar | Seat |
Model | XF | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 55 L |