2008 Kia Shuma vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Kia Shuma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Shuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Shuma (113 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Shuma should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Kia Shuma.
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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Shuma. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Shuma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Shuma | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Shuma | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
