Toyota Matrix (2003 – 2009) vs SEAT Altea (2004 – 2009): specs compared
The SEAT Altea is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 180 hp. The Toyota Matrix is the lighter car, from 1,215 kg against 1,266 kg.
| Specification |
Toyota
Matrix
2003 – 2009
|
SEAT
Altea
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Spain |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2009 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 179 hp | 86 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 161 – 176 Nm | 130 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.7 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | — | 169 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.4 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,280 – 4,326 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm | 1,567 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 – 1,335 kg | 1,266 – 1,446 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.