2004 Audi S4 vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Audi S4 is newer by 1 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi S4 weights approximately 400 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 2004 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 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 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi S4 | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Audi | Seat |
Model | S4 | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 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 | 1720 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |