2006 Renault Espace vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 365 kg more than 2003 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 Renault Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Espace | Altea |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
