2005 BMW 316 vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 1 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 60 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.
Because 2005 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 316 | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |