2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 290 kg more than 2006 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Toyota | Seat |
| Model | Sienna | Altea |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
