2004 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Chrysler 200
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 200 is newer by 7 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler 200 (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler 200 should accelerate faster than 2004 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 (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 200. 2011 Chrysler 200 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. 2011 Chrysler 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Altea | 2011 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Seat | Chrysler |
| Model | Altea | 200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
