2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 111 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Santa Fe | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |