2003 Seat Altea vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Auris is newer by 5 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 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Auris. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Toyota Auris. 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Auris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Altea | Auris |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
