2003 Saturn Vue vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saturn Vue (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 19 kg more than 2003 Saturn Vue.
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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saturn Vue. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2003 Saturn Vue has manual transmission. 2003 Saturn Vue will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Saturn Vue | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Saturn | Seat |
| Model | Vue | Altea |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
