2003 Mazda 6 vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2003 Mazda 6 and 2003 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 345 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 6 | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mazda | Seat |
| Model | 6 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
