2007 Seat Altea vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 143 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Altea | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |