2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Kangoo | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Kangoo | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |