2003 Seat Altea vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 155 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.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Altea | X3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
