2004 Seat Arosa vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 592 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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, 2008 Seat Altea (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Arosa | 2008 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Arosa | Altea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
