2009 Kia Spectra vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2009 Kia Spectra and 2009 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Kia Spectra. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Spectra weights approximately 91 kg more than 2009 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Spectra. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Spectra | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Spectra | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |