2012 Seat Altea vs. 2009 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SsangYong Actyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SsangYong Actyon would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 580 kg more than 2012 Seat Altea.
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, 2009 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Altea. 2012 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Actyon has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Actyon 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:
2012 Seat Altea | 2009 SsangYong Actyon | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Altea | Actyon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
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 | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |