2005 Mazda Etude vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Etude and 2005 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 99 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Etude | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | Etude | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1982 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1405 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |