2003 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 253 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Seat | Suzuki |
| Model | Altea | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
