2007 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 66.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 944 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |