2009 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 207 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (148 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Peugeot 207. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2010 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 316 kg more than 2010 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 207. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Seat Altea | 2010 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Seat | Peugeot |
| Model | Altea | 207 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 14.5 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 | 1390 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
