2003 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 9 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 987 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 148 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2003 Seat Altea | 2012 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Altea | Caddy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |