2002 Fiat Stilo vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Stilo (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 170 kg more than 2002 Fiat Stilo.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Stilo | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | Stilo | Altea |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |