2005 Ford Galaxy 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 Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Galaxy would be higher. Both 2005 Ford Galaxy and 2006 Seat Altea are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Galaxy (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 278 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 Ford Galaxy (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Galaxy | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.3 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 | 1683 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |