2004 Mazda 3 vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Mazda 3 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Mazda 3.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 3. (230 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 3 | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | 3 | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |