2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona 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. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 770 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sedona | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Sedona | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2900 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |