2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Mobilio | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
