2006 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. 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, 2004 Seat Altea (204 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Focus | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1830 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |