2003 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 8 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 640 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 2011 Dodge Dakota 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, 2011 Dodge Dakota 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, 2011 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2011 Dodge Dakota 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. 2011 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Seat | Dodge |
| Model | Altea | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
