2004 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sportage | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Sportage | Altea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
