2002 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A4 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A4 (184 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A4 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | A4 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
