2003 Seat Altea vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2004 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (162 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 15 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.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (251 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Altea | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
