Peugeot 5008 2014 vs Seat Altea 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Peugeot 5008 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 5008 engine produces 25 HP more power than Seat Altea, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Seat Altea. Thanks to more power Peugeot 5008 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 5008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 5008 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Altea, which means that by driving the Peugeot 5008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 5008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 5008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 5008 2014 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 5008 2014 1.2 engine Seat Altea 2009 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.58 m | |
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Peugeot 5008 is larger. Peugeot 5008 is 6 cm longer than the Seat Altea, 12 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 5008 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 679 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1754 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 5008 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 5008 has 147 litres more trunk space than the Seat Altea. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 5008 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Seat Altea. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Seat Altea has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 5008 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Seat Altea, so Seat Altea quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 4600 | |
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