2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 242 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Toyota | Seat |
Model | Corolla | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |