Car comparison

Seat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Altea Freetrack · Facelift 2009

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2009-2015
VS

Volkswagen Tiguan I · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,598 kg
    3,523 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,661kg3,662lb
1,598kg3,523lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
81.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
39.4s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,493mm177in
4,426mm174in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,622mm64in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,576mm101in
2,604mm103in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,571mm62in
Ground clearance-
200mm8in
Trunk volume
490L
470L
Max trunk volume-
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
64L
CO2 emissions
197g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.4 s
40.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
1,661 kg
3,662 lb
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
1,598 kg
3,523 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI7.6 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.8 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatAltea FreetrackFacelift 20092.0 TSIVolkswagenTiguan IFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,661 kg
3,662 lb
1,598 kg
3,523 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,493 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,622 mm
63.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,426 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
197 g/km
-
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Altea Freetrack Facelift 2009 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Tiguan I Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Is 63 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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