2005 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (148 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 316 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio. 2009 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Rio | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 116 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |