2006 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 6 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 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Sentra (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Sentra | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |