2005 Opel Zafira vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Opel Zafira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Opel Zafira. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Zafira | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Zafira | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 12.3 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 | 1393 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
