2005 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2005 Seat Altea and 2005 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V50 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo V50 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Altea | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Altea | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
