2004 Seat Altea vs. 2002 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2002 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Altea | Toledo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |