2008 Seat Altea vs. 2003 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Ipsum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Ipsum would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2003 Toyota Ipsum | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Ipsum |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |