2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2011 Seat Altea
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 167 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2011 Seat Altea | |
Make | Volkswagen | Seat |
Model | Tiguan | Altea |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |