2003 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 478 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 2012 Volvo XC70 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2012 Volvo XC70 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. 2012 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Seat Altea | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Altea | XC70 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |