2004 Seat Altea vs. 2007 Skoda Superb
To start off, 2007 Skoda Superb is newer by 3 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 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Superb is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Superb (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Superb weights approximately 173 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, 2007 Skoda Superb (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea. 2007 Skoda Superb 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. 2007 Skoda Superb will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2007 Skoda Superb | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | Altea | Superb |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |