2003 Seat Altea vs. 2002 Volvo S80
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,524 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S80 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Volvo S80.
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, 2002 Volvo S80 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2002 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2003 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2003 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Seat Altea | 2002 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Altea | S80 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |