2007 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. 2005 Daihatsu YRV has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu YRV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2005 Daihatsu YRV | |
Make | Seat | Daihatsu |
Model | Altea | YRV |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |