2008 Nissan Terrano 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 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 2,664 cc, 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 626 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Terrano | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Nissan | Seat |
Model | Terrano | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1968 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |