2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 23 kg more than 2011 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, 2006 Mini Cooper (255 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea. (200 Nm). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea. 2011 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2006 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mini Cooper | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mini | Seat |
Model | Cooper | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 255 Nm | 200 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |