2009 Seat Altea vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Octavia 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 37 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 26 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Altea | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Seat | Skoda |
Model | Altea | Octavia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |