2009 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 378 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70. 2007 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Altea | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Altea | V70 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
