2006 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 5 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 59 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Altea | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
Model | Altea | Captiva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |