2008 Mazda 3 vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Mazda 3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda 3 | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mazda | Seat |
Model | 3 | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |