2006 Citroen Xsara vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Citroen Xsara is newer by 3 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen Xsara | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | Xsara | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |