2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dacia Logan weights approximately 86 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea.
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, 2012 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Dacia | Seat |
| Model | Logan | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
