2007 Seat Altea vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 458 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 SsangYong Stavic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 SsangYong Stavic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Seat Altea | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Altea | Stavic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |