2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic vs. 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi
To start off, both 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic and 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi weights approximately 2 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic.
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, 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic. 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Seat Altea 2.0 FSi Tiptronic | 2011 Seat Altea 2.0 TDi | |
Make | Seat | Seat |
Model | Altea | Altea |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |