2004 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2007 Seat Ibiza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Ibiza (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 349 kg more than 2007 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2007 Seat Ibiza (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1452 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |