2004 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2012 Fiat Croma is newer by 8 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 380 kg more than 2012 Fiat Croma.
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, 2012 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Seat Altea | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Seat | Fiat |
Model | Altea | Croma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10.1 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 | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |