2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Kia Cerato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. Both 2007 Kia Cerato and 2004 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Kia Cerato. 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, 2004 Seat Altea (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Cerato | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |