2009 Seat Altea vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota RunX weights approximately 26 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
Because 2001 Toyota RunX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX. 2001 Toyota RunX has automatic transmission and 2009 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2009 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota RunX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Altea | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Seat | Toyota |
Model | Altea | RunX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |