2007 Seat Altea vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 435 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 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando. 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Altea | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
