2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (222 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 159 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2002 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea. 2006 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Mondeo | Altea |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |