2007 Volvo S40 vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Altea. 2012 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo S40 | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Volvo | Seat |
Model | S40 | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2519 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |