2002 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 8 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 38 kg more than 2010 Seat Altea.
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, 2010 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 55 L |