2003 Opel Meriva vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Meriva | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Meriva | Altea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |