2004 Opel Meriva vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Opel Meriva 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Meriva weights approximately 18 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Opel Meriva (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Meriva | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Meriva | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |