2009 Renault Clio vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Renault Clio 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Clio weights approximately 156 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, 2008 Seat Altea (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Renault Clio | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Clio | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |