2006 Kia Rio vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2006 Kia Rio and 2006 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Rio weights approximately 680 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea. 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, 2006 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Rio | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Rio | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |