Honda FR-V 2007 vs Seat Altea 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 38 HP more power than Seat Altea, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Seat Altea. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Altea, which means that by driving the Honda FR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Altea. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Altea engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen Caddy, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Altea engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.57 m | |
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Honda FR-V is larger. Honda FR-V and Seat Altea are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.4 metres less than that of the Seat Altea, which means Honda FR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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