2003 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 7 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea.
Because 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2010 Audi A6 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. 2010 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | Altea | A6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4934 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2833 mm |
