2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Caravan | Altea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
