2003 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 2 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 363 kg more than 2005 Seat Alhambra.
Because 2005 Seat Alhambra 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Altea | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
