2003 Seat Altea vs. 2000 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Seat Toledo. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Seat Toledo. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Toledo. 2003 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2000 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2000 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2000 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Altea | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
