2010 Nissan Rogue vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Rogue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Rogue would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 296 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Rogue | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Rogue | Altea |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4646 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1659 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
