2005 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2012 Nissan Rogue is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. 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 (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Altea | 2012 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Seat | Nissan |
Model | Altea | Rogue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4656 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |