2004 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, 2011 Mazda 2 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 Mazda 2. 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Altea | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Seat | Mazda |
| Model | Altea | 2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
