2005 Opel Agila vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Agila would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 610 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. 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, 2006 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Agila | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Agila | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
