2004 Seat Altea 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 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. Both 2004 Seat Altea and 2005 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Altea | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Altea | Altea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| 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 | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
