2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Elantra (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. 2005 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Elantra | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Hyundai | Seat |
Model | Elantra | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |