2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 817 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Arosa | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Arosa | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
