2005 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 3 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Galaxy. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 18 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Galaxy | Altea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1665 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 | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |