2003 Seat Altea vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 183 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Seat Altea 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 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Seat Altea | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Altea | Altea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1375 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |