2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C3 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
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, both vehicles can yield 200 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C3 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | C3 | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |