2008 Seat Altea vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (215 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |