2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C2 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 500 kg more than 2001 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C2 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
