2003 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 4 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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. 2007 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
