2009 Seat Altea vs. 2012 Fiat Doblo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Doblo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Doblo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Doblo.
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, 2009 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Doblo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Seat Altea | 2012 Fiat Doblo | |
Make | Seat | Fiat |
Model | Altea | Doblo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |