2007 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2012 Dacia Logan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Logan. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Dacia Logan. 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, 2007 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Logan. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Logan. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Seat Altea | 2012 Dacia Logan | |
| Make | Seat | Dacia |
| Model | Altea | Logan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
