2005 Opel Astra vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2005 Opel Astra and 2005 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. 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 (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (201 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Astra | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Opel | Seat |
Model | Astra | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |