2003 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 77 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Seat Altea | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Altea | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1404 mm |