2004 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Ulysse (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 468 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, 2011 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2011 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Seat | Fiat |
Model | Altea | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |