2003 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 10 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (338 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 510 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, 2013 Infiniti G (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea. 2013 Infiniti G 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. 2013 Infiniti G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Seat | Infiniti |
| Model | Altea | G |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4657 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
