2003 Seat Altea vs. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 6 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 20 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.
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 (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (189 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | Seat | Chrysler |
| Model | Altea | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
