Seat Altea 2007 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Seat Altea is more dynamic to drive. Seat Altea engine produces 84 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Seat Altea reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.3 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Altea consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Altea could require 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Leon | Used also on Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Seat Altea 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is often noted for its excessive oil consumption and significant carbon buildup, which primarily affect intake valves and the intake geometry adjustment mechanism. The oil consumption issue can be ... More about Seat Altea 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.51 m | |
| Seat Altea is 7 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Altea is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Seat Altea has more luggage capacity. Seat Altea has 162 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Altea is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Seat Altea can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`400 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Altea, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 3200 | |
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