2006 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Renault Clio
To start off, 2012 Renault Clio is newer by 6 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Clio.
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 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Altea | 2012 Renault Clio | |
Make | Seat | Renault |
Model | Altea | Clio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 76.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |