2005 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Seat Altea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Altea weights approximately 161 kg more than 2005 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, 2006 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Focus | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |