2008 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 192 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (204 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Qashqai | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Qashqai | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |