2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo 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 1,898 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (124 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 2005 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has manual transmission. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
Model | Vaneo | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1898 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |