2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot is newer by 6 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 12 kg more than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Patriot | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Jeep | Seat |
Model | Patriot | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |