2005 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2005 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.
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, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. (289 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 159. 2005 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Seat |
Model | 159 | Toledo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |