2006 Nissan Sentra vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Sentra. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Sentra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Sentra | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Sentra | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |