2012 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai Getz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Getz 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 44 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 29 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Getz. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Seat Altea | 2010 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Seat | Hyundai |
| Model | Altea | Getz |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
