2002 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 205 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Focus | Altea |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
