Seat Altea 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Seat Altea is more dynamic to drive. Seat Altea engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Seat Altea reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Altea consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Altea could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Golf 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.48 m | |
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Seat Altea is larger. Seat Altea is 29 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm wider, while the height of Seat Altea is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
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Seat Altea has more luggage capacity. Seat Altea has 182 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Altea has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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