2010 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. Both 2010 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Beetle. 2012 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle 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:
2010 Volkswagen Beetle | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Beetle | Altea |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |