2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Alhambra 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea.
Because 2008 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra 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, 2003 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Alhambra | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Seat | Seat |
| Model | Alhambra | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
