2012 BMW X3 vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2012 BMW X3 and 2012 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 671 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X3. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X3. 2012 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2012 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2012 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X3 | 2012 Seat Altea | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | X3 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1881 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1675 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
