2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Cee'd | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Cee'd | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1399 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |