DETAILED CAR COMPARISON

2012 Volvo S40 vs 2013 Seat Altea Comparison

Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.

VS
WINNER

Seat Altea

Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.

53.5–54.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS

Every difference between the two cars

Basic Specifications

Volvo S40SpecificationSeat Altea
VolvoMakeSeat
S40ModelAltea
2012Model year2013
SedanBody typeMPV
5Seats5
4Doors5

Performance

Volvo S40SpecificationSeat Altea
11,9 s0–100 km/h13,2 s
0 km/hTop speed181 km/h
1596 ccEngine displacement1595 cc
100 HPPower102 HP
150 NmTorque148 Nm
4Cylinders4

Fuel & Consumption

Volvo S40SpecificationSeat Altea
PetrolFuel typePetrol / LPG
55 ltFuel tank55 lt
9,2 ltUrban consumption10,0 lt
5,8 ltExtra-urban consumption6,1 lt
7,1 ltAverage consumption7,5 lt

Transmission & Chassis

Volvo S40SpecificationSeat Altea
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears5
—Tyre size195/65 R15 91H; 205/55 R16 91V; 225/45 R17 91W; 225/40 R18 92Y
YesABSYes

Dimensions

Volvo S40SpecificationSeat Altea
4476 mmLength4282 mm
1770 mmWidth1768 mm
1454 mmHeight1576 mm
1311 KgWeight1456 Kg
2640 mmWheelbase2578 mm

E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note

2012 Volvo S40 and 2013 Seat Altea approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.

Overall, Seat Altea leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.

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