2005 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2010 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Passat | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |