SEAT Altea (2004 – 2009) vs Opel Astra Caravan (2004 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The SEAT Altea is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.4 s. The Opel Astra Caravan has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 220 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,266 kg. At 4,521 mm, the Opel Astra Caravan is 195 mm longer than the SEAT Altea.
| Specification |
SEAT
Altea
2004 – 2009
|
Opel
Astra Caravan
2004 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2009 | 2004 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 200 hp | 80 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 350 Nm | 125 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 14.8 s | 8.4 – 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 220 km/h | 167 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 8.4 L/100 km | 4.8 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,280 – 4,326 mm | 4,521 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,567 mm | 1,501 – 1,509 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,266 – 1,446 kg | 1,180 – 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

