2006 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Seat Altea | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Altea | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
