2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 Altea (200 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (160 Nm). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Maverick | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Maverick | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2699 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1415 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
