2005 Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Zafira would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Opel Zafira. (99 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 309 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 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Zafira. (230 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Zafira | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1503 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |