2008 Seat Altea vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza

To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 416 kg more than 2004 Seat Ibiza.

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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Ibiza. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Ibiza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Seat Altea 2004 Seat Ibiza
Make Seat Seat
Model Altea Ibiza
Year Released 2008 2004
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 99 HP
Torque 320 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.8 seconds 11.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1049 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 3960 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 45 L


 

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