2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 15 kg more 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | GTV | Altea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |