2005 Suzuki Alto vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Alto and 2005 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 555 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Suzuki Alto | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Suzuki | Seat |
Model | Alto | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1059 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |