2003 Seat Altea vs. 2000 Skoda Superb
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Skoda Superb. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Skoda Superb would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Superb is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Superb (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Superb weights approximately 167 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea. 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, 2000 Skoda Superb (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2000 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Altea | Superb |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
