2003 Seat Altea vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2003 Seat Altea and 2003 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 74 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 2003 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2003 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2003 Skoda Fabia 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 | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | Altea | Fabia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |