2008 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A6 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A6 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea. 2012 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Seat | Audi |
| Model | Altea | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
