2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dacia Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dacia Logan would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 88 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 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 2009 Dacia Logan. 2012 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2009 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2009 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Dacia | Seat |
Model | Logan | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1192 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 | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |