2012 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 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 78 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 110 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, 2012 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Seat Altea | 2011 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Seat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Altea | Colt |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |