2006 Seat Altea vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, 2013 Mini Coupe is newer by 7 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, 2013 Mini Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Mini Coupe.
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, 2013 Mini Coupe (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Altea | 2013 Mini Coupe | |
Make | Seat | Mini |
Model | Altea | Coupe |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3758 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1385 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |