Seat Altea 2004 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Seat Altea is more dynamic to drive. Seat Altea engine produces 48 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Seat Altea reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Seat Altea consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Seat Altea over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Altea consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Touran engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Seat Altea 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 Seat Altea 2004 2.0 engine Volkswagen Touran 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners. Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Touran 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.64 m | |
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Seat Altea is smaller. Seat Altea is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Altea is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1989 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Altea is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Touran has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Altea, so Volkswagen Touran quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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