2011 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2011 Seat Altea and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 213 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.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Seat Altea | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Seat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Altea | Lancer |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1516 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |