2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | A4 | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |