2004 Kia Retona vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 424 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
Because 2004 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona 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, 2007 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Retona | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Retona | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |