2004 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A3 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Audi A3. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A3. 2004 Audi A3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi A3 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | A3 | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |