2003 Seat Altea vs. 2011 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2011 Ford Galaxy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Galaxy (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 245 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Seat Altea | 2011 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Seat | Ford |
Model | Altea | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |