2005 Kia Retona vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2005 Kia Retona 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona 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 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Retona | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Retona | Toledo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |