2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1830 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |