2007 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2005 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2005 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | Altea | Fabia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1420 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |