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 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 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 410 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 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 | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
