2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 558 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Fiesta | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |