2012 Volvo S80 vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 56 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80.
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 Volvo S80 (240 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 2006 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Volvo | Seat |
| Model | S80 | Altea |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
