1994 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 2 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2012 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Golf. 2012 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 1994 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1994 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
| Model | Golf | Altea |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
