2005 Seat Toledo vs. 2003 Seat Altea

To start off, 2005 Seat Toledo 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.

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, 2005 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Seat Toledo 2003 Seat Altea
Make Seat Seat
Model Toledo Altea
Year Released 2005 2003
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 103 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 210 km/hour 183 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 12.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1341 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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