2011 Renault Twingo vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Twingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Twingo 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 15 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (133 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 137 kg more than 2011 Renault Twingo. 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, 2012 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 440 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Twingo. 2012 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Twingo 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:
2011 Renault Twingo | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Twingo | Altea |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 440 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |