2004 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC90 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. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 783 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.
Because 2005 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea. 2005 Volvo XC90 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. 2005 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Altea | XC90 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 4399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |