2004 Seat Altea vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S60 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo S60 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. 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 (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60. 2002 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Altea | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |